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-The [[Department for Energy Security and Net Zero]] ([[DESNEZ)]] was established in February 2023 following a mini reshuffle of Ministers and a governmental reorganisation. The new department took on the energy policy responsibilities of the former [[Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy]] ([[BEIS]]). It's overarching aim is to secure the UK's long-term energy supply, bringing down bills and halving inflation<ref name="DESNEZ">[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero/about]</ref>.
+The [[Department for Energy Security and Net Zero]] ([[DESNEZ)]] was established in February 2023 following a mini reshuffle of Ministers and a governmental reorganisation. The new department is focused on the energy portfolio of the former [[Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy]] ([[BEIS]]). It's overarching aim is to secure the UK's long-term energy supply, bringing down bills and halving inflation<ref name="DESNEZ">[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero/about]</ref>.
+[[DESNEZ]] has a number of responsibilities including<ref name="DESNEZ" />:
+*delivering security of energy supply
+*ensuring properly functioning energy markets
+*encouraging greater energy efficiency
+*seizing the opportunities of [[Net Zero|net zero]] to lead the world in new green industries.
+Their priorities for 2023 are<ref name="DESNEZ" />:
+*Ensure security of energy supply this winter, next winter and in the longer-term – bringing down energy bills and reducing inflation.
+*Ensure the UK is on track to meet its legally binding Net Zero commitments and support economic growth by significantly speeding up delivery of network infrastructure and domestic energy production
+*Improve the energy efficiency of UK homes, businesses and public sector buildings to meet the 15% demand reduction ambition.
+*Deliver current schemes to support energy consumers with their bills and develop options for long-term reform to improve how the electricity market works for families and businesses.
+*Seize the economic benefits of [[Net Zero]], including the jobs and growth created through investment in new green industries.
+*Pass the Energy Bill to support the emerging [[CCUS]] and hydrogen sectors; to update the governance of the energy system; and to reduce the time taken to consent offshore wind
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