Is Cheaper Electricity the Key to a Clean Energy Future? | Fully Charged Show Podcast

How is the UK really performing on its net zero goals? Can the UK make electricity cheaper and fairer for all? In this episode of the Fully Charged Show podcast, Imogen sits down with Dr. James Richardson, Chief Economist at the Climate Change Committee, to break down the UK's progress, challenges, and the future of decarbonisation. They discuss the seventh carbon budget, the phasing out of fossil fuels, and the role of electrification in transport, heating, and industry. Dr. Richardson shares insights into policy gaps, energy efficiency, and the true cost of electricity, explaining what must happen to make net zero a reality.   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show  Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Why are our episodes now sponsored? https://fullycharged.show/blog/dan-caesar-on-x-insta-youtube-and-why-we-made-a-contro[…]s-on-fully-charged-everything-electric-electric-vehicles-uk/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected]  Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025