{"id":263778,"date":"2023-06-25T13:27:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T11:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=263778"},"modified":"2023-06-25T13:28:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T11:28:42","slug":"the-200-billion-bill-for-upgrading-the-grid-for-net-zero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=263778","title":{"rendered":"The \u00a3200 Billion Bill For Upgrading The Grid For Net\u00a0Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"591\" data-attachment-id=\"263783\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=263783\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?fit=1654%2C1352&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1654,1352\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"0Net-Zero-\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?fit=723%2C591&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?resize=723%2C591&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?resize=1024%2C837&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?resize=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?resize=768%2C628&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?resize=1536%2C1256&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?resize=1200%2C981&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?w=1654&amp;ssl=1 1654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0Net-Zero-.jpg?w=1446&amp;ssl=1 1446w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com\/\">NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Paul Homewood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">h\/t idau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Billions have already been spent integrating wind power into the grid. But that is a drop in the ocean to what is now needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"551\" data-attachment-id=\"263780\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=263780\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-366.png?fit=870%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"870,663\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-366\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-366.png?fit=723%2C551&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-366.png?resize=723%2C551&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-366.png?w=870&amp;ssl=1 870w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-366.png?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-366.png?resize=768%2C585&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>5th May 2023 \u2013 Press release<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>\u2018Delivering for 2035: Upgrading the grid for a secure, clean and affordable energy future\u2019 \u2013 released today by National Grid \u2013 lays out five priority actions to ensure the networks can play their full role in achieving net zero&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Specific reforms are needed on planning, the regulatory system, the grid connections process, community benefits and supply chains&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Investment in Great Britain\u2019s electricity networks could contribute an average of \u00a318.4bn of annual GDP to the economy and support over 220,000 jobs each year to 2035.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>National Grid has set out how industry, government, and the regulator can take immediate and decisive action to enable the decarbonisation of the UK power sector by 2035. The recommendations set out in \u2018<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgrid.com\/document\/149496\/download\"><em>Delivering for 2035: Upgrading the grid for a secure, clean and affordable energy future<\/em><\/a><em>\u2019 are critical to realise the scale and pace of the transformation needed over the next decade.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Significant progress has already been made towards transforming the UK\u2019s power system, with a huge expansion in clean energy in recent years, as well as substantial investment in our electricity networks. But fully decarbonising the power sector by 2035 will require more urgent action from industry, government and the regulator.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If the UK can get this right, the prize is significant. Addressing these priorities will collectively deliver greater energy security and lower long-term bills. Investment in Great Britain\u2019s energy networks could also contribute an average of \u00a318.4bn annually to GDP and support over 220,000 jobs each year to 2035.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>National Grid\u2019s five priority actions set out in the report are:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>1. Reform the planning system, centred around a strategic clean energy vision.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>As an immediate step, finalise the National Policy Statements by the summer, ensuring they provide clarity and certainty to support urgent delivery of net zero infrastructure.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>2. Ensure the regulatory and governance framework is set up for delivery.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Review the current suite of regulators\u2019 objectives and duties and clarify roles and responsibilities across the institutions accountable for the energy transition.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>3. Transform how clean energy connects to the grid, accelerating Net Zero projects.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Shift from a \u2018first come, first served\u2019 to \u2018connect or move\u2019 connections process.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Develop strategic \u2018capacity hubs\u2019, enabling a more coordinated and innovative approach to connections.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Create a fast-track connection route for critical net zero projects, prioritising those areas where the economic value could be greatest.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>4. Put communities and consumers at the forefront of the transition.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Deliver a consistent community benefits framework that ensures local people secure real value for hosting critical net zero infrastructure.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>5. Develop supply chain capacity and a skills pipeline across the country.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Deliver a targeted package of incentives to attract potential clean energy manufacturers and training providers to locate and expand sites in the UK.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>John Pettigrew, National Grid PLC Chief Executive Officer, commented:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cThe UK has made significant progress in decarbonisation over the last decade. But today, we all stand at a critical juncture. The scale of the transformation needed over the next decade and beyond is a level not seen for generations with a far greater level of investment needed over a much shorter timeframe.&nbsp; Incremental change will not be sufficient \u2013 we need a transformative approach.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe believe the five priority actions we have set out today can drive our energy transformation, bringing with it a huge boost to the economy, more jobs, lower household bills and greater energy security.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cNational Grid is already playing its part in investing in clean energy infrastructure and transforming the UK\u2019s energy system to make sure it is fit for the future, investing more than \u00a316bn in the five years to April 2026 to upgrade our networks and support the UK\u2019s net zero ambition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe are committed to working with government and the regulator we focus on delivering a clean, fair and affordable energy future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgrid.com\/national-grid-sets-out-urgent-reform-energy-transition\">https:\/\/www.nationalgrid.com\/national-grid-sets-out-urgent-reform-energy-transition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So we are effectively looking at a cost of \u00a3200 billion by 2035.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is presented as \u201cinvestment\u201d, and \u201ccontributing to GDP\u201d, as if it was something good. But investors will want their money back, and with interest; and it is the public who will end up paying the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also talk of 220,000 new jobs, but these are a cost that must be paid for, not a benefit. And the workers who fill these jobs will be taken away from work elsewhere which is more productive and has a value, so GDP will not grow but likely decline instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for energy security and lower bills, I think we all know the answer to that!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Billions have already been spent integrating wind power into the 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