Ed Miliband issued chilling Net Zero warning as he 'risks plunging UK into darkness'Energy experts have warned that Ed Miliband will have to choose between switching off the UK's power or missing his Net Zero electric target by 2030. National Grid, ScottishPower and SSE were supposed to carry out "asset health" of the grid over the past five years to March. So Ofgem and the energy department will need to choose between asset replacements or clean power." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTIn its report, Ofgem said that the "delivery landscape had grown increasingly complex, creating significant challenges in meeting Clean Power 2030 ambitions". Read our Privacy PolicyThe National Energy System Operator said it was working to deliver a significant expansion of the network.

Source: The Times February 16, 2026 12:43 UTC