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Energy Networks Association

Meetings with ministers

39

In the last 12 months

9

Different ministers

9

Lobbying firms used

2

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
13 April 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss UK AI ambition and where flexibility fits into that
10 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss solutions to infrastructure security and resilience issues facing critical energy infrastructure
25 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss connection reform delivery readiness, customer communications and approaches for escalation of emerging risks
23 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZThe Electricity Networks Delivery Forum drives and monitors delivery of the Electricity Networks Programme among senior stakeholders, including actions on network build acceleration, connections reform and Clean Power 2030
10 December 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss industry updates
3 December 2025Martin McCluskeyDESNZPost-Budget Warm Homes Plan Stakeholder Panel meeting
1 December 2025Patrick VallanceDESNZTo discuss HMG policy on powering data centres
1 December 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the outstanding barriers to rooftop solar installations on large commercial buildings
18 November 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss government support for improved connections for Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging
16 October 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussions surrounding launching an Energy Resilience Strategy
15 July 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss the Warm Homes Plan and fuel poverty
1 July 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss the Warm Homes Plan and Spending Review
30 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the AI Energy Council to discuss energy systems and energy capacity for data centres
25 June 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable to discuss Government's review of Ofgem
20 June 2025Peter KyleDSITSecond meeting of the AI Energy Council, jointly chaired with DESNZ SoS. Discussed energy demands for the UK's compute ambition and future energy needs with regulators and representatives from the energy and tech sectors.
16 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss key issues on network project delivery
7 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on the Warm Homes Plan as part of the Warm Homes Plan panel
30 April 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on the Warm Homes Plan and engaging consumers with home installations
22 April 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on technologies that could support the development of the Warm Homes Plan
8 April 2025Peter KyleDSITInaugral AI Energy Council; terms of reference agreed
8 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the AI Energy Council to discuss AI-related energy demand
2 April 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on the Warm Homes Plan as part of the Warm Homes Plan panel
31 March 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo participate in a panel discussion on Government's plan to Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Bill
20 March 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on the potential delivery models of the Warm Homes Plan
13 March 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on the potential delivery models of the Warm Homes Plan
12 March 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss barriers faced in the tech industry and their impact on investment, and reforms of the energy sector
25 February 2025Ed MilibandDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
3 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss supporting industry through the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) transition and transformation across the automotive sector
23 January 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss storms, resilience, preparedness and energy security
19 December 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
10 December 2024Michael ShanksDESNZMeeting of the Solar Taskforce, discussing clean power by 2030, opportunities, challenges and grid
4 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZRoundtable to discuss the Scottish Consenting announcement and gather sector views
2 October 2024Michael ShanksDESNZThe Solar Taskforce discussed priorities and challenges for the Solar Industry
2 October 2024Ed MilibandDESNZThe Solar Taskforce discussed priorities and challenges for the Solar Industry
15 July 2024Michael ShanksDESNZIntroductory chat to discuss the Minister's priorities including ramping up renewables and grid connections
7 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory call to discuss grid connections

Consultant lobbying firms

  • WPP Brands (UK) Limited
    October to December 2025; July to September 2025; April to June 2025; January to March 2025
  • Hill & Knowlton Limited
    July to September 2024
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “Energy Networks Association (ENA)”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.