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Great British Energy
Great British Energy (GBE) is a new publicly owned energy company with a clear purpose: to power Britain with clean, secure, home‑grown energy and to help position the UK as a global leader in the clean energy transition.
Our mission is Public Ownership of Energy with Purpose. We exist to accelerate clean energy deployment, strengthen energy security, and ensure that UK workers, communities and taxpayers share directly in the benefits of a cleaner, more resilient energy system. GBE will invest in, develop, build and operate the technologies the UK needs to increase energy independence, while giving communities a direct stake in the transition. GBE is being built to last – our ambition is to become a lasting national institution the public can be proud of, and a developer, constructor and owner of energy that is Clean, Secure and Yours. From our base in Aberdeen, we are establishing GBE as a cornerstone of the UK’s energy landscape. Joining GBE means contributing at the very start of this journey: delivering long‑term public value, helping shape the UK’s energy future, and building your career in a mission‑led, values‑driven organisation.
Our ambition is to become a lasting national institution that the British public will be proud of; a developer, constructor and owner of homegrown energy that is Clean, Secure and Yours.
From our base in Aberdeen, we are building GBE not just as a company, but as a cornerstone of the UK’s energy landscape: a trusted, transparent and innovative public champion that stands shoulder to shoulder with the leading state‑owned energy companies of Europe. GBE will become recognised both at home and abroad as a world‑class energy institution that embodies the values, expertise and ambition of the UK.
The Great British Energy Act, which received Royal Assent in May 2025, provided for the UK’s first publicly owned national energy company to develop, own and operate energy assets since the privatisation of the Central Electricity Generating Board in the early 1990s.
The 2025 Spending Review allocated GBE and GBE‑Nuclear over £8.3 billion to deploy towards our missions of delivering clean energy for the people. More details can be found in the Great British Energy founding statement.
Aims & Outcomes
- Accelerate clean generation: Establish a portfolio through investment and ownership that will deliver at least 15 GW in clean energy generation and storage capacity and mobilise £15bn of private finance over time, through GBE spend between now and 2030.
- Power communities: By 2030, support over 1,000 local and community energy projects, boosting community ownership.
- Unlock the UK’s industrial base: Catalyse the just transition, funding projects to support at least 10,000 jobs by 2030, including skills and locations historically dependent on oil and gas. We will also launch a £1 billion Energy, Engineered in the UK programme to grow our clean energy supply chain.
- Deliver returns and long-term value: GBE will build a portfolio which is generating income by 2030 and be on a pathway to company-wide profitability.
Activity
We will drive these outcomes by establishing our own project development function, giving the public a stake in assets across the development lifecycle.
Our initial investments will be focused on priority areas that will best deliver our aims across a balanced portfolio. Our priority areas are:
- GBE Local: the transformative force that makes local energy and community ownership commonplace, ensuring communities and public services directly benefit from the infrastructure they host.
- Onshore Energy: unlocking the energy potential of public land and investing strategically to deliver to the UK’s flexibility and grid stability needs.
- Offshore Energy: boosting jobs and growth in Scotland and the Celtic Sea by unlocking the next frontier in offshore wind: deeper waters.
Read more in Great British Energy’s Strategic Plan.
Values That Guide Us
Our values are the foundation of our culture and decision-making:
- Bold: We take managed risks and pursue ambitious goals.
- Impactful: We focus on outcomes that benefit people and planet.
- Entrepreneurial: We innovate with purpose and sound judgment.
- Inclusive: We collaborate across sectors and communities.
These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow together.
People & Culture
Investing in You
We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in:
- Skills and Capability: Continuous learning, development programmes, and sector-leading expertise.
- Employee Voice: Inclusive decision-making and regular engagement to shape our future together.
- Recognition and Reward: Celebrating achievements through generous and consistent recognition schemes.
- Attracting and selecting diverse people to engage and drive diversity of thought
We value diverse people and diversity of thought, representing all 9 protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation).
A Culture of Excellence
Our culture is defined by:
- Purpose-Driven Leadership: Leaders who inspire and model our values.
- Openness and Accountability: A transparent environment where challenge is welcomed.
- Learning and Adaptability: A commitment to reflection, improvement, and innovation.
- We foster trust and psychological safety so everyone feels safe to share ideas and collaborate.
We are proud to be headquartered in Aberdeen, with a development and investment hub in Edinburgh, reflecting our commitment to regional impact and clean energy leadership.
How We Work
High Standards, Public Trust
As a publicly owned company, we are accountable to every citizen of the UK. We uphold the highest standards in:
- Safety: A robust Safety Management System and a culture of care.
- Ethics: Zero tolerance for modern slavery, bribery, or corruption.
- Sustainability: Nature-positive outcomes and environmental stewardship.
- Transparency: Publishing plans, reporting progress, and inviting scrutiny.
- Collaborative Impact
We work with over 100 organisations across the UK, including:
- Local authorities and community energy groups.
- Strategic partners like Ofgem, NESO, and devolved governments.
- Public investment bodies such as the National Wealth Fund and Scottish National Investment Bank.
Together, we are unlocking opportunities in local energy, onshore renewables, offshore wind, and energy storage—creating a balanced portfolio that delivers public benefit and financial return.