Dr Paul Golby confirmed as new energy system operator chair
Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho has appointed Dr Golby as the National Energy System Operator's (NESO) inaugural chair
- Dr Paul Golby announced as the National Energy System Operator바카라 사이트檚 (NESO) inaugural chair, overseeing the transition from the National Grid바카라 사이트檚 Electricity System Operator
- NESO will play a vital role in supporting the UK바카라 사이트檚 energy security, the transition to net zero and minimising bills
- Dr Golby will begin as chair-designate on 6 May, ahead of NESO바카라 사이트檚 creation this summer
Dr Paul Golby CBE is today confirmed as the first Chair of the National Energy System Operator (NESO).聽
NESO will be the new independent public body responsible for planning and operating Great Britain바카라 사이트檚 electricity and gas networks.聽
Soon to transition from the National Grid to public ownership, NESO will play a vital role in supporting the UK바카라 사이트檚 energy security, transition to net zero and minimising customers바카라 사이트� bills. In his role as chair, Dr Golby will help establish NESO as a trusted, expert body at the centre of the energy system.聽
He will take up his post on 6 May and oversee the creation of the new body. Once fully established later this year, he will take up appointment as the Independent Chair of NESO.聽聽
Dr Golby brings extensive experience to the new role - most recently serving as Chair of the National Air Traffic Service. He is the former CEO of E.ON UK and was previously Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Safety, Environment and Health Committee at National Grid. He is also recognised for his contributions to the engineering field as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.聽
Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho said:聽聽
바카라 사이트淒r Golby brings extensive industry experience and will help our new energy system operator take its important first steps.聽聽
바카라 사이트淲ith demand for electricity forecast to double by 2050, and with ambitious net zero goals to hit, this new organisation under his leadership will help us create a modern system that powers Britain with secure, clean energy, and keeps costs low for bill payers.바카라 사이트澛�
Incoming NESO Chair, Dr Paul Golby, said:聽
바카라 사이트淚 am delighted to have been appointed as inaugural Chair of NESO and look forward to working with the board, management and team as it transitions out of National Grid and builds it capabilities to provide robust, data-based advice to 바카라 사이트.聽聽
바카라 사이트淒ecarbonising our energy system, whilst ensuring security of supply at an affordable cost, is one of the most important challenges facing the UK.聽聽
바카라 사이트淚 look forward to working with all stakeholders; 바카라 사이트, industry, regulators and community leaders as we continue on this critical journey.바카라 사이트澛�
Dr Golby바카라 사이트檚 selection was scrutinised by the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee on 24 April after a competitive recruitment process.聽
Appointing Dr Golby as NESO바카라 사이트檚 inaugural chair is a key milestone that demonstrates the government is fulfilling its plan to deliver a more secure, clean energy system.聽
NESO is set to launch in summer 2024 as a public corporation free from commercial interests and operationally independent from government.聽
The Secretary of State for Energy Security will be sole shareholder of NESO, and Ofgem will regulate NESO and be responsible for approving its business planning.