The government’s prioritisation of ‘net zero’ has compromised the energy network
26 July 2022
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Julian Jessop quoted in The Times
26 July 2022
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20 January 2026
Andy Mayer quoted in City AM
Andy Mayer, IEA Energy Analyst, has been quoted in City AM discussing the National Grid’s scramble to avoid power outages during the recent heatwave.
Arguing that the government has neglected affordability and security of supply in favour of ‘net zero’ policies, Andy says:
“When there are supply incidents, or when it’s too hot, cold, windy, or not windy enough, these issues combine, exposing us to an increased risk of controls and blackouts, reflected in short-term price spikes, or a ‘tight market’.
The true horror of which is hidden in our network charges, while politicians claim incorrectly that renewables are cheap, by only reviewing the bid price of things not yet built.”
Read the full article here.
Arguing that the government has neglected affordability and security of supply in favour of ‘net zero’ policies, Andy says:
“When there are supply incidents, or when it’s too hot, cold, windy, or not windy enough, these issues combine, exposing us to an increased risk of controls and blackouts, reflected in short-term price spikes, or a ‘tight market’.
The true horror of which is hidden in our network charges, while politicians claim incorrectly that renewables are cheap, by only reviewing the bid price of things not yet built.”
Read the full article here.
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