Net zero and energy bills: more payback, less push back
To win hearts and minds, and to prevent green backlash, net-zero policies must translate into lower bills and better services for ‘ordinary’ households. An inclusive demand flexibility strategy is vital to this. Sophie Yule-Bennett and Euan Graham report. Rapid electrification, decarbonisation and digitalisation of Europe’s energy, buildings and transport systems have been reaffirmed as priority missions of the European Commission, following EU parliamentary elections and seminal reports on both future EU competitiveness and the Single Market. The first major challenge will be ensuring that national governments can galvanise enough political support to properly implement the Fit for 55 and Electricity Market Design legislative packages. A simple, cost-effective and fair approach In the wake of the 2022 energy crisis and its severe aftershocks, the emphasis of political dialogue on energy transition in Europe reflects new caution. Governments are under pressure to demonstrate that a net-zero emissions economy is central to the goal of delivering secure and affordable energy for all, not at odds with it. The Commission’s president has called for 2030 energy and climate commitments …
To win hearts and minds, and to prevent green backlash, net-zero policies must translate into lower bills and better services for ‘ordinary’ households. An inclusive demand flexibility strategy is vital to this. Sophie Yule-Bennett and Euan Graham report. Rapid electrification, decarbonisation and digitalisation of Europe’s energy, buildings and transport systems have been reaffirmed as…
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