Advising the GB energy sector on policy and regulatory change

Stuart Consulting supports businesses in the energy sector to anticipate, monitor and engage with policy and regulatory change.

We work with our clients to identify, quantify and qualify threats and opportunities, and to actively shape policy outcomes through direct engagement with decision-makers and influencers. We believe these are increasingly important parts of risk management and business strategy as the energy transition gathers pace and government shapes markets to deliver net zero.

What We Do

We provide bespoke and tailored support and advice to each of our clients, whether a quick summary of the latest policy proposals, a deep dive on a regulatory issue, or sitting round the table on a relevant industry working group.

Ongoing and recent assignments have included Connections Reform, the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements, evolution of the Contract for Difference framework, grid charges, the Capacity Market, changes to the UK ETS, and emerging business models for hydrogen, CCUS and Greenhouse Gas Removals.

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Horizon scanning and ‘early warning’ of threats and opportunities

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Identifying business actions to mitigate risks and maximise opportunity

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Summarising proposals and reporting on change

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Defining company views and developing communications materials

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Assessing and quantifying potential impacts

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Engaging directly with influencers and decision-makers to shape outcomes

Our Clients

Our clients range from small, independent companies through to international businesses, with interests spanning solar power, onshore and offshore wind, gas-fired generation, energy storage, and industrial decarbonisation.

Stuart Consulting has provided Aukera Energy with invaluable insight and advice across many aspects of UK energy regulation, guiding us through often complex policy detail, allowing our business to shape current and future business strategies

Richard Hillam, UK Country Head, Aukera Energy

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About

Niall Stuart established Stuart Consulting in May 2026 and has been providing bespoke advice and support to businesses in the UK energy sector since 2017 on both policy and regulatory change and engaging with government.

He brings extensive experience of engaging with government, regulators and industry bodies, and successfully supporting and representing clients on the issues which will determine the future of their businesses.

Niall was previously Chief Executive of industry body Scottish Renewables, leading the organisation’s work on issues such as renewable energy targets, transmission charges, and Electricity Market Reform. During that time Niall was a member of the First Minister’s Energy Advisory Board and co-chaired the Scottish Government’s Renewable Industry Advisory Board.

Niall has worked with a number of expert and experienced associates across public and regulatory affairs, public relations and local stakeholder engagement, ensuring we can put together the right team of people to manage and deliver your project.

Contact

To discuss how we can support your project or business then please get in touch at niall@stuart-consulting.com or +44 7775 727805