Eight leading figures from across industry and academia have been
appointed to help accelerate the government's world leading
target to deliver clean power by 2030.
The Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commission will support Chris
Stark, Head of Mission Control, in developing a Clean Power 2030
system - providing expertise to deliver the Clean Power 2030
Action Plan, expected later this year.
The Action Plan will set out the path to decarbonise the
electricity grid, helping protect billpayers from volatile gas
prices and strengthening Britain's energy security.
The 8 commissioners come from across industry and academia with a
wealth of expertise and experience to advise on specific aspects
of developing a clean power system, including planning,
infrastructure, nature, and supply chains.
The full list of commissioners include:
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Nick Winser: Over 30 years' experience in the energy sector,
including having been CEO of National Grid
across UK and Europe, and President of the European Network
of Transmission System Operators for Electricity.
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Tim Pick: Over 25 years in the energy sector and is a
passionate advocate for offshore wind having been the UK's
first Offshore Wind Champion.
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Juliet Davenport: Founder of the Good Energy company and
President of the Energy Institute. Juliet has been an
innovator for over 20 years, working on ideas to fight
climate change and transform the energy sector for the
better.
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Robert Gross: As well as being Director of the UK Energy
Research Centre since 2020, Rob is Professor of Energy Policy
and Technology at Imperial College.
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Craig Bennett: Chief Executive of The Wildlife Trust and
former CEO of Friends of the
Earth, Craig has 20 years' experience of designing and
contributing to executive education and leadership programmes
at numerous universities and business schools.
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Jo Coleman: 35 years' experience in the energy industry.
Board member of several energy organisations, with a
background in engineering and major project delivery in the
oil and gas sector.
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Lucy Yu: CEO and founder at
Centre for Net Zero, Octopus Energy Group's not-for-profit AI
and data-driven research institute, which was set up to
advance tech-driven energy systems that benefit humanity.
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Dr Simon Harrison: A leading voice in public policy around
the ways engineering can help with the energy transition and
decarbonisation. Was elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of
Engineering in 2023 – the highest accolade in the profession.
The Energy Secretary chaired the first Advisory Commission
meeting this afternoon, emphasising the importance of the new
group for removing barriers and accelerating the energy system
towards clean power by 2030.
Energy Secretary said:
The best way to take back control of our energy security and
create highly skilled jobs is to speed up the rollout of
renewables and transition towards clean homegrown power.
The Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commission, benefiting from decades
of experience across industry and academia, under Chris Stark's
leadership, will have a laser-like focus on delivering our
mission for clean power by 2030.
Head of Mission Control Chris Stark said:
The Clean Power by 2030 is a statement of our ambition. This
mission will unlock good jobs and protect the consumer, and it is
key to our energy security.
We will work closely with our partners in industry to deliver
this mission at pace – these are 8 leading figures in their field
to drive that partnership.
I'm looking forward to working with all 8 commissioners to
unblock barriers, spot the opportunities, and deliver a clean
power system by 2030.
