SP Energy Networks has launched its new ‘Powering Conversations’ podcast, bringing together a mix of experts and academics to delve into the crucial role of electricity on the route towards a green future.

The thought-provoking podcast fosters in-depth discussions on the future of energy, sustainability, and innovation and aims to engage the general public, industry experts, and stakeholders on critical issues and opportunities facing the energy sector.

The episodes will provide a platform for varied perspectives on how different industries and organisations can work together to tackle key challenges and push forward towards a cleaner, greener future.

The podcast is hosted by Caroline Blair, who helps to guide the conversations and thought-provoking discussions across topics as wide ranging as renewable energy and smart grid technology, through to community sustainability initiatives and the future of electric transport.

In episode 1, Caroline is joined by Scott Mathieson, Network Planning and Regulation Director at SP Energy Networks, Kathleen Davis, Commercial Director at the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (or PNDC) and Dave Roberts, Chief Technology Officer at EA Technology. The group delve into the transformation ahead for our electricity network to meet Net Zero, how energy companies must evolve to meet demand and the impact this revolution will have on customers.

Scott Mathieson, Network, Planning and Regulation Director at SP Energy Networks, said: “It’s really exciting to launch our Powering Conversations podcast. The conversation around the push towards a Net Zero future is something that impacts us all so we’re committed to bringing the discussion to as wide an audience as possible.

“We’re thrilled to have been able to bring such a diverse range of voices and perspectives, expertly guided in the discussions by Caroline, and we hope to inspire even further change and innovation across the sector.”

Season One of the podcast will explore a range of topics, from how the electricity grid is evolving, through to the future of electric transport as well as what the next generation of green communities will look like.

Caroline Blair, Host of Powering Conversations, said: 
“It’s fantastic to be involved in this project with SP Energy Networks. As business, it does so much to educate and enact change towards a clean energy future and I’m thrilled to be playing my part in spreading this message and its importance to a range of audiences through the Powering Conversations series.”

SP Energy Networks is a distribution and transmission electricity network operator, keeping the electricity flowing to over 6 million customers across 3.5 million homes and businesses throughout Central & Southern Scotland, Merseyside, Cheshire, North & Mid-Wales, and North Shropshire. 

It owns and maintains the network of overhead lines and underground cables, ensuring reliable power delivery and addressing issues such as power cuts and new or upgraded power connections. Committed to enabling the path to Net Zero, SPEN expects to invest approximately £7 billion during RIIO-2 across its licenses.

The podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. For more information about the Powering Conversations podcast please visit Powering Conversations Podcast - SP Energy Networks.

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