Let’s start with a headline that should probably be shouted a bit louder…
New analysis from the Climate Change Committee suggests that hitting net zero by 2050 will cost less than a single fossil fuel price shock, like the one triggered by the war in Ukraine.
Yes, really.
We’re talking about a transition that’s often framed as expensive, yet the data shows the opposite when you zoom out. The CCC estimates that for every £1 invested in net zero, the UK could see £2.20 to £4.10 in return, through energy savings, economic growth, and avoided climate damage.
But here’s where it gets properly interesting… This isn’t just about carbon anymore, it’s about control.
Fossil fuels tie us to volatile global markets. Renewables, on the other hand, are domestic, predictable, and increasingly cheap. And that shifts the conversation from 'green vs cost' to 'security vs exposure'.
From The EV Café sofa
We’re not just electrifying transport, we’re rewiring the entire energy system.
“Energy security is going to be the big offshoot of this… how do we control our own power?” Sara Sloman
“Why don’t we just use the abundance of renewable sources of energy that we have on our doorstep?” Sam Clarke