From Everything Electric Show.
In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Chris Stark, Head of the UK’s Mission Control for Clean Power 2030 within the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. From building the UK’s energy dashboard to delivering on ambitious targets, Chris takes us behind the scenes of the nation’s clean power revolution. We cover everything from offshore wind auctions and retrofitting homes, to the huge challenge of delivering 95% clean electricity by 2030. Listen to Chris’ insights on:
🔋What "Mission Control for Clean Power" actually looks like
🔋The UK’s action plan to hit 95% clean electricity
🔋Why offshore wind is make or break for the UK
🔋Challenges of grid expansion and planning
🔋Demand-side flexibility & consumer transformation
🔋Working with Ed Miliband & the urgency of climate delivery
🚗 This episode was Recorded while driving through Glasgow – and comes with a side helping of a slightly frazzled Imogen Bhogal as her and Chris talk about the UK’s energy future!
00:00 Introduction to Clean Power 2030 mission
02:11 What is Mission Control for Clean Power?
04:12 Dashboard and data transparency plans
05:11 Transition from climate analysis to delivery
07:15 Relationship with Secretary Ed Miliband
11:15 Challenges in delivering clean power by 2030
14:36Offshore wind auctions and industry confidence
18:04 Zonal pricing debate and electricity market reform
22:04 Consumer-led flexibility and demand side changes
27:00 Making clean energy affordable and accessible
31:16 Framing net zero as progress, not sacrifice
38:09 UK leadership and political challenges on net zero
42:19 Dependence on China and supply chain concerns
47:40 Concept of the UK as an electrostate
49:07 Cross-government collaboration for net zero
51:29 Vision of the UK in 2030 with 95% clean power
55:29 Impact of renewables on electricity bills
58:20 Solar car parks and grid connection challenges
01:02:08 Decoupling gas price from electricity price
01:08:02 Future phases and challenges in energy transition
01:11:19 Optimism about achieving net zero and next steps
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