TRIGGERnometry This Isn't Science, It's Ideology - Kathryn Porter
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Sep 28, 2025 Kathryn Porter, an independent energy consultant with over 25 years in the field, dives deep into the complexities of UK energy policy. She reveals how hidden levies drive up electricity prices and explains the unsustainable nature of current renewable energy sources. Kathryn critiques the ideology behind net zero policies, pointing out the risks of poor governance and the human costs of blackouts. She advocates for moving levies into taxation and emphasizes the urgent need for civil service reform to enhance accountability in energy governance.
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Hidden Renewables Tax Raises Bills
- Kathryn Porter says Britain funds renewables via energy bills, effectively creating a hidden tax on consumers.
- This stealth levy has added billions to household and industrial energy costs since 2006.
Curtailment Means Paying Twice For Power
- Kathryn Porter explains grid constraints force fossil stations to run while wind farms are paid to turn off, increasing costs.
- Two-thirds of Seagreen's 2024 output was curtailed because transmission couldn't move power where needed.
UK Generation Mix Is Risky And Variable
- Most UK electricity comes from gas, with nuclear declining and wind providing variable output about one-third of the time.
- Heavy import reliance (e.g., Norway hydro) adds supply risk during low domestic generation.