Cross-Sector Perspectives on Futureproofing the Grid for a Decarbonised Energy Sector
We are delighted to welcome an expert panel including Ruth Harriford and Charlotte Middleton, Deputy Directors, Electricity Networks, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Rebecca Beresford, Director of Net Zero Strategy & Policy, EDF UK, and Jon Davies, Director of Network Operations & Intelligence, Electricity Transmission, National Grid.
When registering for this event you can choose whether you would prefer to attend in-person or virtually. Please note in-person capacity is limited, and any members we are unable to accommodate face-to-face will be offered the opportunity to join virtually. The livestream will run from 08:30 – 09:45.
In 2021, the Government set out its ambition that all electricity produced in the UK should be 100% clean by 2035. In the cross-sector panel discussion, we will explore how organisations from across the sectors are working to meet this target and deliver a secure, affordable and decarbonised power sector.
By joining us on the day, you will:
- Understand how the government is working with industry to ensure the grid is fit for purpose to support a decarbonised power sector
- Discuss the progress made by energy companies in the use of clean energy sources such as solar and wind
- Debate the role of cross-sector collaboration in meeting targets on the road to net zero in the UK
Speakers
Ruth Harriford has worked across several different government departments in a range of policy and delivery roles. Ruth enjoys working across organisational boundaries and building multidisciplinary teams to solve tricky problems. Ruth is currently studying for a Masters in Public Policy from LSE and is a graduate of the Senior Leaders Scheme.
Charlotte Middleton with Ruth Harriford (jobshare) leads the Electricity Networks Team covering community benefits and acceptability, planning and land rights, supply chain and skills and interconnection. Charlotte has wide Civil Service experience including secondments and working in several departments. Charlotte is particularly strong at delivery- enjoying seeing schemes from strategic need through policy development to successful delivery and evaluation. Charlotte enjoys leading teams and supporting others' development. Charlotte has an MBA and is a graduate of the Major Projects Leadership Academy.
Rebecca is Director of Net Zero Strategy and Policy at EDF (UK), and leads a team of energy policy, strategy and sustainability experts who work across EDF’s UK operations.
As the largest producer of zero carbon electricity in Britain, EDF operates a fleet of nuclear, wind, solar and battery storage assets, with a large pipeline of new projects under development, including the UK’s first new nuclear station in a generation at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. EDF is also helping customers to decarbonise, developing solutions to help households, businesses and the private sector to achieve net zero, through on site solar generation, electric mobility, low carbon heating and flexibility services.
Rebecca has worked for EDF in a number of roles across strategy, energy policy and regulation, including on Electricity Market Reform, Smart Metering, and more recently on the current Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA).
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