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This episode is the second in a miniseries about how the UK is transforming its energy system. If you missed Part One, featuring Adam Berman discussing the UK\u2019s decarbonization progress, you can find it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this conversation, Luke Ames Blackaby from Ofgem, the UK\u2019s electricity and gas regulator, joins us to discuss how the agency is supporting technology development to meet the UK\u2019s 2030 clean power and 2050 full decarbonization targets.<\/p>\n

We explore a wide range of critical topics, including flexible electricity tariffs, cost-effective expansion of the transmission system for renewable energy, and adapting gas networks for hydrogen. Additionally, we cover integrating heat networks, leveraging electrified rail as a flexible demand asset, and using storage to manage variable renewable generation. Finally, we examine how regulations can evolve to accommodate emerging technologies like demand flexibility and optimize existing infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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