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Ed Hezlet
Ed Hezlet
Ed Hezlet

Ed is an energy analyst and writer focused on energy systems and policy. He was previously Head of Energy at the Centre for British Progress and is now Head of Energy at Onward. Before that, he spent nine years as an equity research analyst at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

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Quid Pro Quo: Cheaper electricity now, for longer term market reforms

June 1, 2026
Ed Hezlet
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UK households are being hit by another bout of energy cost inflation. Moving levies out of the electricity system and into general taxation will encourage electrification, delivering longer term energy security and insulation from future price shocks. But there is a quid pro quo - in exchange for near-term bill relief, we must exercise much greater cost discipline when procuring new generation and network infrastructure in the future.

Energy
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Speeding up grid connections to lower bills and deliver growth

April 8, 2026
Ed HezletLucy Shaw
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Connecting to Britain's electricity grid has become a slow and sclerotic process. Increasing competition in grid connections can help break the bottleneck and speed up Britain's electrification ambitions.

Energy
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Cut bills & boost electrification by removing carbon price support

October 22, 2025
Ed HezletPatrick Cook
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Britain’s second carbon tax has served its purpose. Cutting it would save consumers money at minimal cost to the Government.

EnergyPublic finances
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Unblocking AI growth zones

October 6, 2025
Freddie PoserEd HezletMarley MillerDavid Lawrence
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Britain has the chance to lead in the global AI race, but to do so we will need to reform the rules that hold back sustainable development.

AIInfrastructure
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Air conditioning: saving lives and accelerating net-zero

July 25, 2025
Ed HezletLauren Gilbert
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Air conditioning can save lives, boost productivity and help the UK achieve net zero. Currently, government regulation all but bans it.

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