The Peter McCormack Show #093 - 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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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.
Renewables More Expensive Than Thought
- Renewables are not cheaper when factoring subsidies, backup, grid costs, and balancing.
- Gas provides firm power without additional backup, making onshore and offshore wind more expensive.
Bills Increased Despite Falling Gas Prices
- Household energy bills rose disconnected from wholesale prices since 2006, adding about £220 billion over 19 years.
- This increase mainly subsidized renewables and infrastructure, not reflecting gas price reductions.
