The lack of urgency within government in relation to the security of the UK's electricity supply this winter is alarming. The National Grid's base case scenario forecasts just about enough energy to meet demand but they appear to assume that the UK is based in a perfect utopia. I was only in the gov’s energy security team briefly but based on my understanding parts of the UK will face blackouts this winter if any of the following occur: 1) Russia majorly kerbs Nord Stream 1 gas supply to Europe (they already have),

Just spoke with a former civil servant colleague who has seen the draft strategy to reduce energy costs. The focus is on establishing two task forces, one for onshore wind and another for solar. We are truly screwed. The problem with Whitehall is that civil servants can completely disregard the express will of ministers - even the Prime Minister - when they think the law is on their side. They will not deviate from the legally binding 2050 net-zero target and the Climate Change Act.