15/01/2026

In Conversation with the UK’s New Flexibility Commissioner

As the UK energy system becomes increasingly decentralised and dynamic, flexibility is emerging as a critical enabler of a secure, affordable, and Net Zero-ready grid. In this fireside chat, Dr Alastair Martin, Chief Strategy Officer, sits down with Dr Cathy McClay, Flexibility Commissioner at National Grid DSO, to explore the evolving role of flexibility in the UK power system. The discussion will examine the Commissioner’s priorities, the challenges of scaling flexibility markets, and how industry, networks, and consumers can work together to unlock system-wide value.