A Revolution At Our Fingertips: How Renewable Energy Can Be Fair, Safe And Affordable

In The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Helen Skelton finds out how we’re all part of one of the most incredible revolutions in human history. Helen’s starting by unravelling the jargon that surrounds the decarbonisation of energy and the path to net zero. What does net zero mean? Why is 2021 and COP26 so important in tackling climate change How does our energy network run? Who’s making sure we have power 24/7, 365 days a week? We’ll go behind the scenes at the Electricity System Operator control room to find out how the weather, temperature and our behaviour are predicted and provided for by expert operators. National Grid’s Duncan Burt and Sustainability First’s Sharon Darcy explain why it’s vital to make sure nobody gets left behind as our power switches to green, clean sources. They’re chatting to Helen about equality in energy and why communities and workers all have a vital role to play in the future of clean energy. ESO Chief Engineer Julian Leslie gives Helen a speed physics lesson as he explains the technical brilliance that keeps our lights on. We’ll also meet some of the innovative minds behind the technology that’s going to make sure our renewable energy system is stable and efficient in the future. What is a rotating stabiliser? What’s the next big milestone in the energy transition? You’ll have the answers in the next 35 minutes – and maybe a few more questions too! Find out more: https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/journey-to-net-zero-stories/working-smarter-get-net-zero https://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/stories/journey-to-net-zero/future-home-heating-net-zero-uk https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-ten-point-plan-for-a-green-industrial-revolution/title   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.