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Britain's Energy Market Revolution

Britain's Energy Market Revolution

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Tell Sid he started a revolution. The 1986 privatisation of British Gas kicked off a transformation of Britain's energy landscape, from state monopoly to competitive marketplace. With it, a need for strong regulation. Ofgem's Jenny Boothe and Akshay Kaul reveal the regulator’s story from its inception 25 years ago.


Meanwhile, 2024 was Earth's hottest year, and carbon dioxide concentrations are rising faster than ever. Met Office scientist Dr Emily Wallace delivers stark truths on the climate crisis and how the energy industry needs to lead the way.


Clare Nasir is joined in this episode by

  • Akshay Kaul, Director General for Infrastructure, Ofgem
  • Jenny Boothe, Director of MHHS, Ofgem
  • Dr Emily Wallace, Fellow in Weather and Climate Extremes, the Met Office
  • Mark McAllister, Chair, Ofgem


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