Former Energy Minister and Chair of the Climate Action Coalition Chris Skidmore OBE joins host Alex Wolfe at a critical moment for UK energy policy and clean power.Chris and the Chair of the Climate Change Commitee, Nigel Topping, launch the UK Clean Power Taskforce Report which looks at the electric economy. How do we create census and communicate change?We also get into the detail of Chris' last two years since he resigned from Rishi Sunak's government over the issuing of new oil and gas licenses. They also explore what must happen next to scale heat pumps, EVs and grid upgrades, the role of government versus the private sector and why the City of London remains central to financing the energy transition and shaping the future of UK energy.Climate Action website: https://www.climateaction.org/The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE is a British historian, author and former Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingswood, known for his work in government roles, including Minister for Universities & Science, and his significant contributions as the independent chair of the UK's Net Zero Review (Mission Zero Report). Educated at Oxford, he's a published author on Tudor history, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and now focuses on climate policy, higher education and international strategy after his parliamentary career. He's the Chair of the Climate Action Coalition, who released this report on the 27th January 2026.LAST REMAINING TICKETS: 'The Wolfe List Launch: Night Before International Energy Week!' is coming Monday 9th February (this will be the best investment of an evening!)Get your tickets here - the big energy careers event 🎟️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wolfe-list-launch-night-before-international-energy-week-tickets-1977364549597?aff=oddtdtcreatorDiscount: WPC50 (50% OFF!)#NetZero #CleanPower #UKEnergySeason Two is in Partnership with The SpectatorTickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchaseIf you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or [email protected] Our SocialsWebsite: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production TeamFounder and Host: Alex WolfeDirector of Government Relations: Max AustinDesigner: Nick PelekanosEditor: Adam WoodwardSocial Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

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