Burnham’s electricity grid idea is interesting – but it’s not ‘public control’
Burnham's proposal for a national electricity grid, dubbed GB Grid, aims to centralise data and oversight. The plan would let the regulator access detailed consumption information, potentially lowering prices. Critics argue it lacks true public ownership, suggesting the scheme is more about data control than genuine public governance. The initiative has sparked debate among policymakers, industry stakeholders, and consumer groups.