The truth about Britain’s transition to ‘clean energy’

The timing couldn’t have been worse. Under leaden November skies, came news of what many have suspected: energy rationing for British households could be officially on the cards.

The bearer of these tidings is the National Energy System Operator (NESO), the UK’s new energy systems operator which began work last month. NESO’s first main act has been to publish a report arguing that ‘demand side flexibility’ – which appears to be a euphemism for rationing at peak hours – is vital if the country is to make the transition to ‘clean energy’ by 2030.

From the government’s point of view, the timing couldn’t be better. Just as it looked as if Labour’s election promise to complete the switch to a renewables-based energy system within the next few years was impossible, ‘independent’ experts announce that it is, in fact, quite do-able – provided the public makes the necessary sacrifices.