The Energy Maze - with Dr Craig Dalzell

Energy bills are soaring, and Scotland's future hangs in the balance. In this episode, we tackle the complexity of Scotland's energy market with Dr Craig Dalzell from Commonweal, exploring whether First Minister John Swinney's bold claim that independence could cut Scottish bills by a third holds water. We unpack the intricate dynamics of energy pricing, the potential economic benefits of Scottish energy independence, and the critical difference between community benefit agreements and true community ownership. And what would real change look like for Scottish households struggling with rising costs? Key themes: 00:03:39 Energy networks - who does what? 00:08:40 Low cost energy with independence - John Swinney's plan 00:10:29 Can we cut bills by a third? How? 00:20:18 How are electricity charges set? 00:26:14 Fiona and Marlene's energy bills 00:36:00 A view from the Faroes - Hannah Mary Goodlad 00:38:36 Energy and community benefit 00:48:55 Energy rich Scotland = Energy rich Scots - John Swinney Find Commonweal's policy paper on nationalising energy here The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and

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This episode is 52:07 long.

This episode was published on Mar 27, 2026.

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