British energy politics stand at a pivotal juncture. For over two decades, a broad consensus underpinned the switch from fossil fuels in power generation and its consequences for network development. This compact - where government policy, industry investment, and consumer levies aligned to try and tackle the “Trilemma” of decarbonisation, affordability, and security - has now fractured.
The implications are profound. With Ed Miliband, Ed Davey and Claire Coutinho each setting out competing visions for Britain’s energy future, and the major suppliers expressing concerns about the new dynamic - the sector faces a new era of uncertainty - and opportunity.
In this blog, we discuss how the new political landscape will switch the spotlight away from suppliers, with the rest of the industry having to get used to the scrutiny they have been under for so long.
The full blog is featured in this week’s Energy Spectrum, in-depth features and analysis included as part of our Industry Essentials Service.
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