OVO Energy boss unveils plan for Britons to swerve National Grid blackouts and slash bills

As households across the country grapple with the worst effects of an energy crisis triggered by the skyrocketing prices of fossil fuels like gas, Mr Thwaites noted that it was imperative for “energy suppliers to offer a clean and affordable alternative to customers”.

He said: “Domestic vehicles and taxis make up approximately 61 percent of all road transport emissions in the UK, so, as we edge ever closer to the UK’s ban on new petrol and diesel cars and 2035 net zero emissions goal, the time has never been better for an EV revolution.

“If we are to fulfil our renewable and electric future, decarbonising heat and transport, keeping energy costs low and the grid stable, we need to find smart charging solutions capable of integrating growing numbers of electric vehicles onto the network without compromising energy security. We want to change that.

“We need a resilient and decarbonised grid and an orchestrated approach which rewards customers for powering the grid when the UK needs it most.

“I’m excited to see a future where millions more customers and their EVs can earn revenue from powering at greener times of the day, and sell power back to the grid to support balancing. The future is already here.”

Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1742081/ovo-energy-boss-unveils-plan-swerve-national-grid-blackouts-v2g-slash-bills-electric-cars