In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Chris Stark, Head of the UK’s Mission Control for Clean Power 2030 within the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. From building the UK’s energy dashboard to delivering on ambitious targets, Chris takes us behind the scenes of the nation’s clean power revolution. We cover everything from offshore wind auctions and retrofitting homes, to the huge challenge of delivering 95% clean electricity by 2030. Listen to Chris' insights on: 🔋What "Mission Control for Clean Power" actually looks like 🔋The UK's action plan to hit 95% clean electricity 🔋Why offshore wind is make or break for the UK 🔋Challenges of grid expansion and planning 🔋Demand-side flexibility & consumer transformation 🔋Working with Ed Miliband & the urgency of climate delivery 🚗 This episode was Recorded while driving through Glasgow – and comes with a side helping of a slightly frazzled Imogen Bhogal as her and Chris talk about the UK's energy future! 00:00 Introduction to Clean Power 2030 mission 02:11 What is Mission Control for Clean Power? 04:12 Dashboard and data transparency plans 05:11 Transition from climate analysis to delivery 07:15 Relationship with Secretary Ed Miliband 11:15 Challenges in delivering clean power by 2030 14:36Offshore wind auctions and industry confidence 18:04 Zonal pricing debate and electricity market reform 22:04 Consumer-led flexibility and demand side changes 27:00 Making clean energy affordable and accessible 31:16 Framing net zero as progress, not sacrifice 38:09 UK leadership and political challenges on net zero 42:19 Dependence on China and supply chain concerns 47:40 Concept of the UK as an electrostate 49:07 Cross-government collaboration for net zero 51:29 Vision of the UK in 2030 with 95% clean power 55:29 Impact of renewables on electricity bills 58:20 Solar car parks and grid connection challenges 01:02:08 Decoupling gas price from electricity price 01:08:02 Future phases and challenges in energy transition 01:11:19 Optimism about achieving net zero and next steps Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric 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/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric VANCOUVER - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH - Farnborough International - 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #deznez #energysecurity #netzero #missioncontrol #chrisstark