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The Grid and War
Or the last time something like the AI data centre ‘boom’ happened
Nov 11, 2025 • Who kept the lights on?
Power for the people
How municipal electricity firms outcompeted the private sector in Britain, 1890-1920.
Oct 30, 2025 • Who kept the lights on?
The very predictable energy crisis
The UK energy regulator modelled the impact of a Russia-Ukraine war in 2010.
Oct 14, 2025 • Who kept the lights on?
The problem with 'S-curves'
The pseudo-scientific ‘model’ that dominates the energy industry
Oct 1, 2025 • Who kept the lights on?
Why don’t we just put electricity cables underground?
Debating amenity since 1950
Jul 21, 2025 • Who kept the lights on?
The myth of the central planner
Misremembering the CEGB (1958-1990)
Jun 25, 2025 • Who kept the lights on?
To bill or not to bill?
How Britain paid for energy infrastructure, 1947-1979
May 20, 2025 • Who kept the lights on?
Engines of abundance
The role of the state in the collapse in electricity prices in Britain, 1920-1947.
May 3, 2025 • Who kept the lights on?
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