Mr Fallon will have a desk in the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) with minister of state rank, as well as his desk at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
In both departments he will be the senior Conservative minister keeping an eye on Liberal Democrat secretaries of state.
At DECC he takes over from John Hayes, who had his own run-ins with energy secretary Ed Davey over wind power. Mr Hayes has been named minister without portfolio in the Cabinet Office – a role that is being interpreted as liaison between the Conservatives in government and its parliamentary backbenchers.
Michael Fallon said: “Both departments share a strong focus on business and the economy and I am delighted to be given the opportunity to build on their cross cutting work on this agenda.
“This week has seen the launch of important industrial strategies for the nuclear and oil and gas sectors to secure future billions of investment, thousands of jobs and a diverse energy mix. A strategy for offshore wind will be completed in the coming weeks.
“Energy policy has a key role to play in securing sustainable future growth in the economy, strengthening supply chains, keeping people’s bills down and tackling climate change”.
Ed Davey said: “I am delighted to welcome Michael Fallon to DECC. He brings with him a wealth of business experience and will make an excellent addition to the team.
“He will help to cement the links I’ve been making across Government as energy is such a critical industry for the UK’s growth prospects, and the creation of green jobs.”
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