Fuel For Thought

from fuel poverty to climate justice

Fuel For Thought is a series of monthly collective learning sessions run by Fuel Poverty Action. A space to share research and lived experience, tackle lies, clear up confusion and answer questions.

What's the deal with GB Energy? | Session Eleven, Thursday 19 September, 6.30pm.

Previously called a sham and thought to indicate the beginning of the BlackRock-isation of Britain, some people are feeling more hopeful about Great British Energy since its reimagination as a potential owner, producer and operator of energy projects.

One thing is for certain: GB Energy is happening, and promising clean and affordable energy and good jobs. We'll, we've all heard that before.

Questions we'll be answering include:

• What is GB Energy, what will it do, and who will benefit?
• Can it deliver on its promises?
• Will it address fuel poverty and the climate crisis?
• What’s the plan for workers in the energy sector?
• Can it guarantee community energy will be cheaper than the rest?
• Are there alternative strategies we should push for?

Confirmed speakers so far:

• Adam Khan | Common Wealth. Adam leads research on the energy system, with a particular focus on electricity. Before joining Common Wealth, he worked as an economist in the UK Civil Service, where he worked primarily on energy policy. He holds an MSc in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from UCL.
• Simon Coop | Unite national officer for energy.
• Jonathan Bean | Fuel Poverty Actions's Policy and Parliament Lead.

+ more to be announced.