Chris Pritchett
Shoosmith
Chris Pritchett is co-head of Shoosmiths’ national sustainability team and a prominent leader in renewable energy, mobility, battery storage, and EV charging matters. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Pritchett, previously head of energy & future mobility at Foot Anstey, provides expert advice to funders, asset owners, developers, and contractors on renewable energy projects, including the trading and procurement of renewable power.
An ardent advocate for innovation in energy and mobility, Pritchett is passionate about advancing new commercial models to accelerate the transition to net zero, encompassing voluntary carbon offset schemes, local energy markets, and a range of data-driven flexibility projects.
His contributions extend to shaping energy policy; he was a steering group member of the Government’s Energy Data Task Force and chaired the Electricity Storage Networks Markets and Revenues Group.
A frequent speaker and panellist at leading sustainability and net zero conferences, Pritchett recently led a discussion at the Automotive Summit 2024 on sustainable energy policies and their impact on the automotive sector. He also moderated a session on alternative rooftop space for large-scale solar at the Solar Media Limited UK Solar Summit.