Publications

The MEC actively responds to government consultations, select committee inquiries, and publishes policy papers to further the marine energy industry’s interests. Submissions and policy papers are available to download via the below links:

UK Government - Proposed amendments for AR7 and future rounds consultation - MEC response - March 2024


UK Government - Spring Budget 2024 - MEC representation - January 2024


UK Government - Introducing a Sustainable Industry Reward - MEC response - January 2024


Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee - Securing the domestic supply chain inquiry - MEC response - January 2024


Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee - Keeping the power on inquiry - MEC response - August 2023


Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee - A flexible grid for the future inquiry - MEC response - August 2023


APPG for the Ocean - Future of Ocean Technology inquiry - MEC response - July 2023


Environmental Audit Committee: Enabling sustainable electrification of the UK Economy - MEC response - June 2023


UK Government - Non Price Factors consultation - MEC response - May 2023


Scottish Government - Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition consultation - MEC response - May 2023


Northern Ireland Executive - Renewable Mechanism - MEC response - April 2023


Welsh Government - Renewable Targets consultation - MEC response - April 2023


Welsh Government - Just Transition Strategy consultation - MEC response - April 2023


UK Government - Allocation Round 6 consultation - MEC response - February 2023


Review of Electricity Market Arrangements – MEC response – October 2022


BEIS Request for Information: Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme – MEC response – July 2022


BEIS Select Committee Inquiry: Decarbonisation of the power sector - MEC response – June 2022


Welsh Affairs Select Committee Inquiry: Grid capacity in Wales – MEC response – March 2022


BEIS Consultation: Proposed amendments to Supply Chain Plans and Contracts for Difference Delivery – MEC response –March 2022