Whitehead discussed the imminent arrival of the energy security Bill and its alignment with the 'British energy security strategy' paper. He refuted claims that renewable energy's intermittency undermines energy security and emphasized the importance of energy efficiency measures which could reduce energy use by 25-30%. He criticized the Government for not adequately addressing tidal technology, energy efficiency, and reforms to electricity market arrangements in the current strategy.

Agreed with some points but disagreed with others, expressing concern for rural constituents reliant on heating oil and the need for incentives to transition to different energy types.

Welcomed the Government's energy security strategy, emphasizing the importance of private investment and local support for renewable projects. Highlighted issues such as retrofitting homes to higher environmental standards, reducing costs for heat pumps, and simplifying licensing processes for community energy projects.

The MP highlighted the importance of addressing current energy security issues and supported the Government's strategy on nuclear power. He mentioned Northern Ireland's contribution to renewable energy, noting a turnover of £41.2 billion in 2020 with Northern Ireland contributing almost £1 billion. Shannon also raised concerns about the lengthy licensing process for wind turbines and called for discussions on progressing tidal projects.

Commented on the high up-front costs and lower lifetime costs of tidal power, questioning whether figures exist showing dramatically higher lifetime levelised costs compared to other sources. Mr Penrose supports the energy security strategy but notes its long-term nature. He urges for short-term measures to address the current energy crisis, including insulation improvements and reforming electricity market arrangements to reflect lower renewable costs.

Asked about the back-up needed if the country becomes more dependent on wind power, highlighting days when there is no wind. Asked about back-up arrangements for when wind power is minimal, noting that coal has been used as a backup during low-wind periods. John Redwood welcomed measures to bolster energy security, emphasizing the need for immediate action on domestic sources of supply. He expressed concern about the intermittency issues with wind and solar power, stating that mass battery storage or conversion to hydrogen was years away from being practical. He argued that constituents rely heavily on gas, oil, and coal for heating and transportation and emphasized the importance of ensuring energy security while supporting allies in Europe.

Agreed with John Redwood's points and urged the Government to act quickly to support the Mersey tidal power project.

The hon. Member criticises the Government's energy security strategy for failing to address climate and cost of living issues adequately, highlighting a lack of support for tidal energy and geothermal projects in Scotland. He mentions that while £22 million was promised for tidal energy, this amount is insufficient compared to the potential economic benefits of £140 million private investment from a larger budget. The Member also points out that Scotland's grid charges are among the highest in Europe and calls for more support for district heating solutions.

The UK's current privatised and market-based energy system is not working, particularly evident with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The speaker supports a comprehensive strategy for short-, medium- and long-term planning in renewable energy sources like wind turbines, tidal power, and community energy companies. The MP intervened to remind of previous points made regarding cost, referencing successful tidal schemes in other countries as examples of affordable energy solutions.

Suggested that it is absurd for tidal power projects to be rejected on cost grounds when nuclear energy is more expensive. Ms Hobhouse highlighted the need for an ambitious plan to roll out renewables, particularly floating offshore wind. She argued against the concept of baseload and advocated for smaller devolved energy supply and production models. Concerned about high household bills due to poor home installations and investment in nuclear power rather than renewables, she cited that eight new nuclear plants would cost £96 per year for each family. Additionally, she raised concerns over the Government's failure to exempt vulnerable households from levies added to energy bills for funding nuclear plants and stressed the importance of community-scale renewable energy for public engagement on climate change. Interventions from Wera Hobhouse challenged the idea that renewable projects will take until next decade to develop, stating they are waiting due to grid connection issues. She emphasised the need for forward-looking investment in renewables.