5. He admitted before being appointed he’d argued for 2035. Says 2030 has bigger delivery risks but electricity demand will be lower meaning less capacity is needed.
4. Stark says govt’s plan will clearly address trade offs and there is backing from everyone above up to PM to ensure ministers across govt deliver solutions needed - they will be able to clearly set out implications of failing to do so using plan.
3. Govt’s plan will state clear definition for meeting target - says won’t fudge this but there are different options ministers will need to review (might not be %). This will include some unabated gas on the system (though if he’s done his job right it won’t be very active).
Refreshingly honest speech from Chris Stark today on govt’s plan for clean energy mission: 1. ESO to report in autumn on practical steps needed to meet 2030 2. Will show it’s not possible under current system. Govt will quickly set out needed changes: Planning Bill key & will be introduced 2025
6. Says Mission Control needs more data from industry to understand delivery and supply chain risks & work out what solutions needed (including on critical minerals)
5. He admitted before being appointed he’d argued for 2035. Says 2030 has bigger delivery risks but electricity demand will be lower meaning less capacity is needed.
4. Stark says govt’s plan will clearly address trade offs and there is backing from everyone above up to PM to ensure ministers across govt deliver solutions needed - they will be able to clearly set out implications to failing to do so using plan.
3. Govt’s plan will state clear definition for meeting target - says won’t fudge this but there are different options ministers will need to review (might not be %). This will include some unabated gas on the system (though if he’s done his job right it won’t be very active).
7. It will be interesting to see how the OBR revise their forecast to account for historic changes to investment, including cuts during austerity under the previous govt.
