The Peter McCormack Show #93 - Kathryn Porter - NUCLEAR is the Answer, NET ZERO is the Problem
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Jul 11, 2025 Kathryn Porter, an energy analyst and founder of Watt-Logic, critiques the UK's flawed energy system. She argues that Net Zero ideology and corporate greed have hiked energy bills and destabilized the grid. The discussion challenges the myth of cheap renewables, highlighting the hidden costs of wind energy and subsidies. Porter advocates for nuclear energy as a practical solution, presenting it as a reliable path forward amid the chaos of current policies. Her analysis pinpoints the moral dilemmas of renewable energy and the urgent need for a sound energy strategy.
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UK Energy Costs Inflate Bills
- UK's energy bills are high due to renewable subsidies and extra carbon taxes added to consumer bills.
- These charges unfairly impact low-income households who can't reduce consumption effectively.
Civil Service Captures Energy Policy
- UK civil service has ideological capture and political agenda affecting energy policy.
- Permanent secretaries are unaccountable, causing problems understood only after political office changes.
Wind Curtailment Wastes Energy
- Wind farms are often curtailed due to grid limitations, costing more in wasted capacity.
- Connecting renewables behind grid constraints results in deliberate overbuild and curtailment.
