From Ambition to Action: Unpacking FES 2025 with EDF

In this episode of PowerCast, David from EDF’s Wholesale Market Services is joined by Rachel Murphy, Strategy Analyst, and Ed Bryan, Flexibility Product Design Lead, to explore the latest Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2025 report from the National Energy System Operator (NESO). The team discusses the four energy transition pathways - Holistic Transition, Consumer Engagement, Hydrogen Evolution, and Falling Short with a focus on key themes like flexibility, electrification, and infrastructure development. They unpack the report’s implications for energy demand, especially the rise of EVs, heat pumps, and data centres, and how EDF is positioned to support delivery at scale across the energy value chain.  Listeners also learn about EDF’s PowerShift platform, its role in enabling demand-side flexibility, and the potential for Vehicle-to-Grid technology. The episode concludes with practical takeaways on how individuals and businesses can engage in the transition to net zero, from installing smart meters to investing in energy efficiency. If you're in the energy sector, from consumers to battery developers, this deep dive into FES 2025 offers strategic insights on the UK’s path to a decarbonised future.