March 23, 2022

Energy security vs net zero

Energy prices are rising, the west is trying to detach from Russian fossil fuels, and we have net zero pledges to meet. As the government prepares its energy strategy, what do experts think should be done?  How can we achieve net zero to schedule, have clean affordable energy and keep the lights on all at the same time?

Journalists joined experts brought together by the National Engineering Policy Centre, a partnership led by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Speakers included:

Prof Robert Gross, Director of the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and a trustee of the Energy Institute

Prof Nilay Shah FREng, Vice Chair of the National Engineering Policy Centre Net Zero working group, and Imperial College London

Dr Jen Baxter, Director of Innovation and Policy & Head of Protium Wales, Protium Green Solutions 

Steve Holliday FREng, President of the Energy Institute (and former CEO of National Grid)