Talking New Energy

127. Home Energy Management: A game of interoperability

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by LCP Delta experts to explore a future where home devices (like heat pumps, batteries, and EV chargepoints) communicate and operate in response to the needs of the distribution network, the electricity system, and intraday markets. They discuss how to move from today’s largely isolated systems toward this integrated, smart energy future.
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126. Driving customer engagement at a Swedish energy retailer

In this episode, Jon Slowe talks with Daniel Snygg from Swedish energy retailer Halmstads Energi och Miljo (HEM), Thomas Forssell from digital service provider Bright, and LCP Delta expert David Trevithick, exploring how HEM and Bright have worked together to improve engagement with HEM's customers.
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125. Energy storage and EV charging in North America

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Dr Shihab Kuran, Founder and CEO of Power Edison and Executive Chairman of EV Edison, to explore the intersection of electricity distribution networks, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure in North America. They discuss his work on both stationary and mobile energy storage solutions and the development of EV charging infrastructure to support a more flexible and resilient grid.
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124. Net zero made practical with the Energy Systems Toolkit

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Matthew Hindle, Head of Net Zero and Sustainability at Wales & West Utilities, and our own Andrew Conway to discuss supporting local net zero planning using the Energy Systems Toolkit. The toolkit provides organisations with practical resources to design an affordable and reliable future energy system, combining Wales & West Utilities’ 2050 Energy Pathfinder simulator with guidance documentation and a detailed net zero and energy knowledge base.
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123. 24/7 renewable energy: How hourly energy certificates work

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Toby Ferenczi, CEO and Co-Founder of Granular Energy and founder of the EnergyTag initiative, to explore the evolving world of green energy certificates. They discuss the challenges of ensuring 100% renewable energy usage with current methods, how time-stamped energy certificates can provide more transparency, and Toby’s experience building software and market solutions to support utilities and other stakeholders.
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122. In conversation with... Philipp Pausder, Thermondo

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Philipp Pausder, founder and CEO of Thermondo, Germany’s largest installer of heating systems. They discuss the current energy crisis, what Thermondo are seeing from customers, and how they’re responding. They also discuss whether energy as a service can accelerate the uptake of high-efficiency products in customers' homes as the energy transition gathers pace.
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121. In Conversation with... Sandra Trittin, tiko Energy Solutions

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Sandra Trittin, Founder of tiko in Switzerland, to reflect on her journey since founding the company in 2012. They discuss her key takeaways, observations from building and growing tiko, and her perspective on the future of the energy sector as she moves on from the company.
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120. How rising gas prices are changing heating choices

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Steven Ashurst, to explore the impact of the energy crisis on heating markets. They discuss how rising gas prices are influencing what types of heat appliances people are buying, whether consumers are delaying purchases to save money, and the broader implications for the heating sector.
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119. How do we get more out of the grid?

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Susanne Nies, General Manager for Germany at Smart Wires, and our own Jon Ferris to explore the increasing stresses on electricity networks as more renewable generation is connected and heat and transport become electrified. They discuss the challenges these changes bring and the technological solutions helping networks manage the transition.
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118. Bringing solar PV to households across Europe with Otovo

In this episode, Jon Slowe and Nigel Timperley are joined by Andreas Thorsheim, Founder and CEO of Otovo, to explore how the company is delivering solar photovoltaics to households across Europe. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of scaling residential solar and the role companies like Otovo play in the energy transition.
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