Structure and governance
Great British Energy Limited was incorporated with Companies House on 10 October 2024.
Led by our Start Up Chair, we are overseen by an independent board. The board has been set up in line with best practice under the UK
Corporate Governance Code.
We are an operationally independent company wholly owned by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. We operate
in accordance with the Companies Act 2006.
The Great British Energy Bill
The Great British Energy Bill is a proposed law that will establish the company.
The Bill is in its final stages of being reviewed by both Houses of Parliament, and will receive Royal Assent once it has passed.
Read more about the Great British Energy Bill on GOV.UK.
Our strategy
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) will publish a statement of strategic priorities for Great British Energy in 2025.
We will develop and publish our strategic plan in response to the statement.
How we will work with DESNZ
DESNZ will also publish a framework document for Great British Energy in 2025. This will explain how we will work with the department.