Why do we need spatial planning for energy and how can it help us hit net zero by 2050?

Why do we need spatial planning for energy and how can it help us hit 2050?

Click here to register for an in-person panel event hosted by Aldersgate Group, with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, on Tuesday 23 April to discuss the UK’s spatial plan for energy.

The discussion will open with an introduction from Rachel Solomon Williams, Executive Director of Aldersgate Group, followed by a statement from Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero Justin Tomlinson MP, who will outline the Government’s ambitions for energy planning. The event will then turn to the panel discussion, which will feature expert insights on the current state of play and look to answer the title question – why do we need spatial planning for energy and how can it help us hit net zero by 2050?

We will also hear from Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of Energy UK, Kayte O’Neill, COO of ESO, Jonathan Brearley, CEO of Ofgem, and Bruno Gardner, Head of Climate Change and Nature, Phoenix Group. A Q&A for the panel will then follow.

Capacity at the venue will be limited. Places at this event will be confirmed ahead of the discussion by Aldersgate Group. However, please do hold this date and time in your diary once you have applied to attend. If we are oversubscribed priority will be given to close contacts and Aldersgate Group members.

When and Where

Date and time: Tuesday 23 April, 11:15am – 12:15pm (arrivals from 10:45am)
Location: Aldersgate Group, Sustainable Workspaces, County Hall, 5th Floor, Belvedere Road, SE1 7PB
 

Speakers

Chair

• Rachel Solomon Williams, Executive Director, Aldersgate Group

Opening remarks

• Justin Tomlinson, Minister of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 

Expert panel

• Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive Officer of Energy UK
• Kayte O’Neill, Chief Operating Officer of National Grid ESO
• Jonathan Brearley, CEO of Ofgem
• Bruno Gardner, Head of Climate Change and Nature, Phoenix Group 

Synopsis

Developing and retaining a thriving renewable energy sector will be crucial to ensure the UK’s energy security and accelerate decarbonisation, which will also go some way to support required emissions reductions elsewhere across the economy, from transport to heavy industry. A Spatial Energy Plan will provide a blueprint to increase investor certainty, by defining the optimal mix and location of clean generation and storage to meet forecast demand, net-zero targets and security of supply for all consumers.

The Aldersgate Group has convened this discussion to gain insights from experts on the future of the UK’s energy plan and how this can drive emissions reductions.

Registrations for the event can be made here.