In this episode, Alex Grey, Director of Policy at Energy UK, explains the forces shaping the UK’s energy transition and what business leaders need to know to navigate it. Energy UK represents the full energy value chain — from generation through the grid to household bills — giving it a unique system-wide perspective on trade-offs between policy decisions, infrastructure costs, investor confidence, and affordability.
Alex explores why energy bills remain high, the impact on fuel poverty, and the role of government and policy in managing costs while building a more secure, clean energy system.
The conversation also highlights the next stage of the transition: electrifying heat, transport, and industry, supporting consumer and business confidence, and enabling a workforce and skills shift to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead. This episode provides a practical view of the energy landscape for leaders planning for decarbonisation, investment and long-term resilience.
