Independent challenge

UK Power Networks

Dr Jeff Hardy is the Deputy Chair of the UK Power Networks (UKPN) Independent Stakeholder Group (ISG) and an Independent Member of the UKPN DSO Supervisory Board. In both roles, he challenges and holds the the company to account on behalf of its customers and stakeholders.

Non-Executive Director

Dr Jeff Hardy was a Non-Executive Director of Public Power Solutions Ltd (PPS) between 2017 and 2023 Ltd. PPS was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swindon Borough Council, that offered innovative solutions for public sector organisations in the areas of Power and Waste. In thisrole, Dr Hardy provided advice and challenge to steer PPS towards a post-FIT power development model and an efficient and innovative waste business.

Green tariff accreditation expert

Dr Jeff Hardy is an independent expert on the Uswitch green tariff accreditation panel. The role of the panel is to develop and verify a set of criteria and assess green tariffs against these. This includes recognising and assessing best practice from suppliers against the gold standard. The panel will review the criteria annually, to ensure it reflects current market conditions.

Influence

Dr Jeff Hardy was invited to give expert oral and written evidence to the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee in their inquiry into Ofgem and net zero. Dr Hardy appeared alongside Professor Catherine Mitchell to give oral evidence. His evidence was quoted several times in the Committee's 1st Report - "The net zero transformation: delivery, regulation and the consumer".  

Advisory roles

Dr Hardy has advised a number of start-ups and SMEs. These include:

• Gryd Energy - partnering with progressive developers across the UK to deliver zero-cost smart solar and battery systems onto new build homes.

• Ideaonomy - Our platform brings people, places and organisations together, across sectors, to solve problems.