Utility Week Podcast

Utility Week

Join Utility Week’s editorial team as they discuss the biggest talking points across the energy and water sectors.

  1. Reimagining the energy system for Clean Power 2030 and beyond

    5 days ago

    Reimagining the energy system for Clean Power 2030 and beyond

    The latest episode of the Utility Week Podcast is out now. The podcast features a panel of heavyweights from across the energy sector to dissect some of the biggest talking points in the sector. They include: Clean Power 2030 commissioner Juliet Davenport; Tony Ballance, chief strategy and regulation officer at Cadent; Sonia Brown, National Grid group head of strategy; and Anthony Ainsworth, COO at Eon. The panel joined Utility Week editor-in-chief on stage at Utility Week Live, discussing a wide range of topics including the recent review of Ofgem’s strategic priorities, the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan, and the challenge on the demand side for reaching Clean Power 2030.

    42 min
  2. Regulatory chiefs and Anglian CEO on future of water

    16 Jun

    Regulatory chiefs and Anglian CEO on future of water

    On our latest podcast, we round up some of the biggest talking points from Utility Week Live. Utility Week editor-in-chief James Wallin chats to Anglian Water chief executive Mark Thurston about navigating unprecedented change in the sector and what he is hoping for in the upcoming transition plan. Wallin is then joined by the current crop of regulators, including Ofwat CEO Chris Walters, Environment Agency director of water Helen Wakeham, and WICS CEO David Satti. The panel of regulators reflect on the recommendations made by the Cunliffe Review and explore how they fit into a new regulatory landscape for water.

    1hr 1min

  3. 31 May

    SP ENW on building a social DSO

    On our latest podcast, we are joined by the team at SP Electricity North West. Utility Week editor-in-chief James Wallin chats to key figures at the electricity network about the evolution of its distribution system operator (DSO) and in particular the concept of a “social DSO”. To find out more about this concept and how it works in practice tune into this conversation with Paul Auckland, head of DSO & regulation; Katherine Horne, social DSO manager and Samantha Loukes, head of customer inclusion.

    45 min
  4. Renewable UK CEO Tara Singh unpicks local elections

    14 May

    Renewable UK CEO Tara Singh unpicks local elections

    Renewable UK CEO Tara Singh joins Rob Horgan and James Wallin on The Utility Week Podcast to unpick the fallout from the local election results. Having previously served as an adviser to David Cameron during his term in No. 10, Singh provides insight on the inner workings of government. She also discusses the different parties’ energy policies and the challenges that the sector faces in engaging with politicians on the different sides of the political landscape, both at a local and national level.

    42 min
  5. Energy Systems Catapult’s Guy Newey reflects on bumper week of energy news

    27 Apr

    Energy Systems Catapult’s Guy Newey reflects on bumper week of energy news

    Energy Systems Catapult chief executive Guy Newey joins the Utility Week podcast to reflect on a bumper week of energy announcements. Alongside Utility Week’s Rob Horgan and James Wallin, Newey gives his take on Ed Miliband’s plan to break the link between electricity and gas prices; delves into the Reformed National Pricing delivery plan; and discusses the fallout from the government’s long-awaited review of Ofgem. During the second half of the episode, Newey also reveals what is keeping the Catapult busy, outlining work it is doing in flexibility space and its role as part of the Energy Networks Innovation Taskforce.

    1hr 16min
  6. What does Middle East conflict mean for UK energy?

    16 Mar

    What does Middle East conflict mean for UK energy?

    The latest episode of the Utility Week Podcast examines the biggest stories from the past two weeks. During the first half of the episode, Utility Week editor-in-chief James Wallin speaks with former Clean Power 2030 advisor Simon Harrison and Andreas Schroeder, head of energy analytics at ICIS about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and what it means for the energy sector. Wallin and Utility Week deputy editor Rob Horgan then pore over the recent CMA announcements, after the country’s four gas distribution networks appealed Ofgem’s final determinations of their business plans; and the CMA revealed its final rulings on the five appellant water companies’ plans.

    44 min
  7. Good business and Dirty Business

    2 Mar

    Good business and Dirty Business

    The latest episode of the Utility Week Podcast examines the biggest stories from the past fortnight. Utility Week deputy editor Rob Horgan is joined by James Wallin, editor-in-chief, to pore over the sector’s biggest talking points. The duo discuss Engie’s acquisition of UKPN and reflect on the Channel 4 docudrama Dirty Business.

    33 min
  8. What do AR7 results and fresh connections delays mean for Clean Power 2030?

    16 Feb

    What do AR7 results and fresh connections delays mean for Clean Power 2030?

    Utility Week deputy editor Rob Horgan is joined by James Wallin, editor-in-chief, and Tom Grimwood, insights editor, to pore over the sector’s biggest talking points. The trio reflect on two big announcements which will have a bearing on the country’s Clean Power 2030 target. First, they reflect on a record-breaking contracts for difference auction which procured an impressive amount of renewable generation, before switching their focus to the connections process which has suffered fresh delays.

    27 min
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Join Utility Week’s editorial team as they discuss the biggest talking points across the energy and water sectors.

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  • Creator
    Utility Week
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Utility Week Podcast

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