Talking New Energy

147. Skills, human capital and the energy transition

In this episode, Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin are joined by Charmaine Coutinho; Phil Beach, CEO of Energy & Utility Skills; and Leon Trippel, Initiator & Co-Lead of #OHKW - Ohne Hände keine Wende. Together, they explore the human capital challenges of the energy transition, discussing the skills needed, the gaps that exist, and initiatives underway to ensure a workforce capable of driving the transition forward.
 
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Hosts – Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin
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146. Transforming energy retail: Customer-centricity and bryond

In this episode, LCP Delta experts Jennifer Arran and Nigel Timperley join Jon Slowe and Sandra Trittin to explore the transformation of the energy retail sector. They discuss the shift from traditional, volume-based commodity sales to a model focused on customer empowerment, advanced risk management, and the delivery of transformational energy services.
 
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145. Lifting the lid on decarbonising gas in Great Britain

In this episode, Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead at gas industry body Xoserve, joins Jon Slowe and Sandra to explore decarbonising the gas sector in Great Britain. They discuss the key priorities for the industry and dive into some of the lesser-known data-related challenges that need to be addressed to support the transition.
 
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144. Inside the Brussels Debate on heating appliance rules

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Mélanie Auvray, Senior EU Affairs Advisor, and Jozefien Vanbecelaere, Head of EU Affairs at the European Heat Pump Association, to explore the growing debate in Brussels over whether households should be required to replace gas boilers with more efficient heating solutions. They discuss the policy discussions, the potential implications for consumers and the heating market, and what this could mean for the future of energy efficiency in Europe.

143. The future of hydrogen distribution

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Angela Needle, Director of Strategy at Cadent Gas as Vice-President of Hydrogen UK along with LCP Delta expert Brendan Murphy. Together, they explore the future of gas networks in the energy transition and discuss how the clean hydrogen industry is developing in the UK.

142. Clean hydrogen: The top three trends

In this episode, Jon Slowe explores the leading trends shaping the clean hydrogen sector. With momentum building around this emerging area, Jon is joined by LCP Delta experts Nerea Martinez Hipolito and Brendan Murphy, who share their insights on the developments gaining traction today and what to expect in the years ahead.

141. Net zero ventures with British Gas

In this episode, Jon Slowe is joined by Andrew Middleton, Managing Director of British Gas Zero, and LCP Delta expert Nigel Timperley. Together they explore the opportunities and challenges facing energy retailers as they work with customers to decarbonise homes, and discuss what it takes to support households on their transition to cleaner, more efficient energy.

140. Innovating in the PPA market

In this episode, Jon Slowe talks with Kristina Rabecaite, founder and CEO of PPAYA, a company helping renewable generators get the best price for their power. Jon and Kristina explore the market for PPAs, as well as what it takes to start a new business in this dynamic part of the energy transition.  

139. Turning heat pump interest into heat pump installations

In this episode, Jens Dertenkötter, a German heating installation business owner, LCP Delta expert Tessa Clark, and Daniel Logue, an Energy Systems Catapult consultant join Jon Slowe to explore the growing interest in heat pumps across Europe. They compare installation activity in Germany and the UK, discuss how many systems being fitted today are heat pumps, and share their views on how both markets are evolving.

138. The rise of 1KOMMA5° in scaling solar PV

In this episode, Jannik Schall, Co-Founder and CPO of 1KOMMA5°, and LCP Delta expert Dina Darshini join Jon Slowe to discuss the growth of 1KOMMA5°, an international installer of PV and other low-carbon products that has raised €300M since its launch in 2021. They explore market trends, opportunities, and how these sectors are evolving across Europe.
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