- Job Title
- International Public Affairs Manager
- Company
- Center for NetZero
- Country
- United Kingdom
Amber Woodward is International Public Affairs Manager at the Centre for Net Zero, a not-for-profit, open research institute founded by the Octopus Energy Group, reshaping demand to push fossil fuels out of energy systems.
Amber gets research into the hands of influential global stakeholders, driving bolder policy-making, and an accelerated energy transition. She has chaired keynote sessions on open-source AI applications in energy systems, participated in panels on US transport electrification, and provided expert commentary on EU policy developments in the media.
Previously, Amber worked for the UK government in various strategy and policy roles - most recently advising ministers in the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero and in the Prime Minister's office, No.10. She holds a first class degree in Geographical Sciences from the University of Bristol.
June 22, 2026Title to be Announced
02:35 pm - 02:40 pm
Electric Vehicle Grid Integration - Scaling up Flexibility
As the number of electric fleets, depots and fast-charging hubs is rising across Europe, grid integration is becoming increasingly important. Large charging sites can either strain local feeders or become controllable and flexible loads that support grid stability if managed smartly.
This session highlights the latest experiences from utility companies, network operators, fleet managers and technology providers who are turning e-mobility into an active part of the power system. We will explore how to align charging demand with grid capacity and market signals and also how we can successfully scale up e-mobility with increased demand-side flexibility. What are some best practices already in use?
The panelists will also discuss the economic benefits for aggregators and end users as well as the organizational and regulatory conditions that are needed to transition from 'plugging in' to paying off through smart and bidirectional charging. The panel will highlight best practices for integrating demand-side flexibility into a resilient energy system.