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The energy regulator Ofgem has been given less than two weeks to get answers for Parliament on the banned practice of back billing, which is when people are sent new bills for energy used longer than 12 months ago. In a letter written to the Chief Executive of Ofgem the chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero committee highlights Money Box's recent investigation into back billing, saying he considers there to be evidence of serious wrong doing on the part of energy suppliers and the need for intervention on the part of the regulator. Ofgem told Money Box it's reviewing supplier billing practices and "looking closely at supplier compliance with back billing rules to make sure customers get the service they are entitled to." For the first time since our investigation began Paul Lewis interviews Dhara Vyas, the chief executive of Energy UK, which represents energy suppliers.State pensions paid to tens of millions of people will go up in April by 4.1%, but depending on how your pension is paid - weekly or monthly - some people may not get the extra money until May. How to make sure you get it as soon as possible.And people who get into debt often find that it gets worse because of the high interest rates they are paying. Often they are only paying interest not reducing the amount owed at all. A new scheme by credit unions is trying to solve that by giving an affordable loan to people in debt at a low rates of interest so they can pay off their expensive debt and afford the repayments on their new debt. How will it work?Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Peter Ruddick Researchers: Eimear Devlin and Jo Krasner. Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 15th February 2025)

The Chair of the House of Commons Energy Security Committee has told Money Box that the behaviour of the energy firms is "outrageous" following our investigation into so called back-billing. That's when energy firms send out a new bill for gas or electricity which was used more than 12 months before. Last week we reported that thousands of people have complained that is still going on. Energy UK, which speaks for the big suppliers said if customers think they are being asked to pay for energy covered by the back-billing policy, they should contact their supplier as soon as possible to resolve the complaint quickly and efficiently. The Department for Work and Pensions asks executors and families to repay state pensions it has sent to people who have already died. It says it asks for it back to protect public funds, but do you have to pay?And high interest rates means more people paying tax on interest savings, but how do you know and what are the rules?Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Jo Krasner and Eimear Devlin Editor: Sarah Rogers(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 8th February 2025)

Thousands of people have made complaints to the Energy Ombudsman related to so-called back billing, which is when customers are sent new bills for energy use longer than 12 months prior. The practice was banned by the regulator Ofgem in 2018 but is still causing consumers problems. In the cases investigated by Money Box customers had to complain multiple times before their suppliers recognised they'd broken these rules and cancelled the bills. Ofgem says it's committed to reviewing billing practices while the trade industry body Energy UK says suppliers are continuously working to improve practices.Is the Lifetime ISA fit for purpose in 2025? That's the question being asked as Parliament's Treasury Committee calls for evidence about whether it is still an appropriate financial product nine years after it was created. We'll discuss how it works successfully for some, but also the problems some people face.The price people in England and Wales pay for water and sewage services will rise sharply from 1st April. Figures announced this week revealed that households in England and Wales will pay on average £123 a year more for their water. What can you do if you're worried about affording your bills?And thousands of people in Northern Ireland are still without power after Storm Éowyn last week - what help is available?Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Eimear Devlin Researcher: Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 1st February 2025)

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With the 2030 clean energy target approaching, swift action is required from both the industry and the new Labour government. To meet this goal, we need to accelerate generation capacity, streamline grid connection processes, and optimize the use of existing resources. What strategies can help us achieve this, and where should the government focus to ensure success?In this episode, Chief Executive at Energy UK - Emma Pinchbeck joins Quentin to explore the challenges around clean energy the new UK government is facing over their first months in power. Over the conversation, they discuss: The importance of understanding the broader impacts of new government policies.How Energy UK is navigating political shifts as the UK's leading energy trade association.Energy UK's 'Mission Possible' report, highlighting five urgent government recommendations.The critical role of upcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction rounds in achieving net-zero goals.The need for strategic planning and resource allocation for grid expansion.Mentioned in the episode Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future - Ed ConwayResults of Contracts for Difference second allocation round. Strike prices of £57.50 and £74 were allocated for the three offshore wind farms in 2017 (Triton Knoll, Moray East and Hornsea 2). These results were around 50% less than in the previous allocation round. Young Energy Professionals network. Please take a few minutes to fill out the Future Energy Leaders survey.About our guestEnergy UK are the trade association for the UK energy industry, representing over 100 members including energy suppliers, generators, aggregators, flexibility optimisers, EV charging operators and software companies. They work with the sector, government, regulators and wider stakeholders to champion a sustainable UK energy industry. For more information - head over to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo's paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our video series of bite-sized chunks explaining how different battery energy storage systems work. For more information on grid connections, check out our written research.

With the 2030 clean energy target approaching, swift action is required from both the industry and the new Labour government. To meet this goal, we need to accelerate generation capacity, streamline grid connection processes, and optimize the use of existing resources. What strategies can help us achieve this, and where should the government focus to ensure success?In this episode, Chief Executive at Energy UK - Emma Pinchbeck joins Quentin to explore the challenges around clean energy the new UK government is facing over their first months in power. Over the conversation, they discuss: The importance of understanding the broader impacts of new government policies.How Energy UK is navigating political shifts as the UK's leading energy trade association.Energy UK's 'Mission Possible' report, highlighting five urgent government recommendations.The critical role of upcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction rounds in achieving net-zero goals.The need for strategic planning and resource allocation for grid expansion.Mentioned in the episode Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future - Ed ConwayResults of Contracts for Difference second allocation round. Strike prices of £57.50 and £74 were allocated for the three offshore wind farms in 2017 (Triton Knoll, Moray East and Hornsea 2). These results were around 50% less than in the previous allocation round. Young Energy Professionals network. Please take a few minutes to fill out the Future Energy Leaders survey.About our guestEnergy UK are the trade association for the UK energy industry, representing over 100 members including energy suppliers, generators, aggregators, flexibility optimisers, EV charging operators and software companies. They work with the sector, government, regulators and wider stakeholders to champion a sustainable UK energy industry. For more information - head over to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo's paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our video series of bite-sized chunks explaining how different battery energy storage systems work. For more information on grid connections, check out our written research.

On this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we chat with Juliette Sanders, AKA Killah Jules, Director of Strategic Communications at Energy UK. Energy UK is the trade body that represents the energy industry across the United Kingdom. We'll delve into all things energy, infrastructure, and low carbon technologies, including the repercussions of not achieving net zero. We'll also reflect on the progress already made in the UK towards a cheaper, cleaner and more secure homegrown energy system.This recording took place in May 2024, before the UK general election was announced. #NetZero #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergySubscribe to our YouTube channel: @sseplc   SSE, plc website: sse.com SSE careers: careers.sse.com/homepage LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/12481 X (formerly Twitter): x.com/SSE Instagram: instagram.com/sseplc SSE, plc website: sse.com SSE careers: careers.sse.com/homepage LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/12481 X (formerly Twitter): x.com/SSE Instagram: instagram.com/sseplcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIYX7HvZJqODMRynAPf6aw

As many as two million of the poorest households have seen the amount they owe their energy suppliers double over the past year. This new analysis of debt figures has been given to Money Box by the consultancy firm Baringa. It says people who've fallen behind on their payments are now £1,100 in the red, an amount that has doubled in a year. Energy UK, which represents suppliers, say they're doing all they can - and we'll hear more about Ofgem's plans to help tackle debt in the industry.Twenty financial advice firms have been told that they must provide the regulator with details of the services they provide customers when they charge them for what is called “ongoing advice”. The Financial Conduct Authority has written to the companies as part of its enforcement of the new Consumer Duty. What will this mean for consumers?And, an annuity is a contract with an insurance provider which converts your savings or pension pot into a guaranteed income for your retirement. As annuity sales rise, we'll discuss what they are and how they work.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Sarah Rogers Researchers: Sandra Hardial and Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 24th Feb 2024)

Liza Hartley and James Alexander are joined by Emma Pinchbeck, the Chief Executive of Energy UK to discuss the UK energy sector and what it needs to succeed. You can find the UKSIF report that we discuss here. Remember to like and subscribe to ensure you don't miss any of our other updates and interviews. To find out more about us, you can follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@UKSIF⁠⁠⁠ or visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠uksif.org.

How are you dealing with energy costs this winter?Money Box Live has heard some people are skipping meals whilst others in full time employment are turning to warm banks and food hubs to cut costs.The energy price cap, which is now what most of us pay, jumped 5% at the start of the year to £1928 for typical use - but what exactly does that mean and are you a typical user?Meanwhile, the charity Citizens Advice has estimated two million people on prepayment meters could have their gas and electricity cut off because they cannot afford to top up. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says its spending an average of £3,700 per household to support families with the cost-of-living. And there is some relief on the way as prices are predicted to fall in the spring.Answering all your questions and comments with Felicity Hannah is Peter Smith, Director of Policy at the charity National Energy Action and Deputy Policy Director Daniel Portis from Energy UK which speaks for the industry.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Sarah Rogers Editor: Jess Quayle(This episode was first broadcast oat 3pm Wednesday the 24th of January 2024)

They are the cables that run along the sea bed to move power where it's needed for a cheaper price. Business Daily's Rick Kelsey goes to the site of The Viking Link - the longest one ever built - just before it goes live between the UK and Demark. We'll be hearing what these cables may do for our electricity costs and how safe they are from sabotage. Rebecca Sedler Managing Director for NG Interconnectors tells us how it will save people money, and engineer Oliver Kitching spent four weeks on the cable laying vessel at sea. We also here from the Danish engineers who often have too much power available, plus Dhara Vyas from Energy UK discusses concerns around sabotage. Presented and produced by Rick Kelsey. Image: The Viking power cable. Credit: National Grid)

How we achieve net zero is more than just a political or environmental decision. It is one that will have huge societal impacts. How we get our energy translates to how we move around, how we heat our homes. It's a reminder that the energy transition has many trade-offs, as we navigate achieving net zero while protecting the wellbeing of people and industry, especially during a cost-of-living crisis.  Might hydrogen be part of the answer? In this special podcast, The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews speaks with those working in government, NGOs, and industry about how to unlock this technology. She is joined by Chris Stark, Chief Executive of Climate Change Committee (CCC); Chris Skidmore MP, author of the government's net zero review; Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of Energy UK; and Jon Butterworth, CEO of National Gas.  This podcast is kindly sponsored by National Gas. 

Energy companies are holding on to too much of their customers' money in the form of credit on their accounts. That's according to Angus MacNeil, Chair of the House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero committee. Money Box has uncovered the total amount of credit being held in the first three months of this year was £8.1 billion. Those figures are from the regulator, Ofgem. Energy UK, which represents energy companies says suppliers are obligated to set direct debits that are, over a 12 month period, estimated to result in a balanced account. It also told us at the time this £8.1bn was being held as credit prices were extremely volatile and the level of government help was unknown. It also said it's not meaningful to compare credit and debt. Charities say new figures obtained by Money Box show that less than 1 in 4 bereaved parents who were not married have claimed a support payment they became entitled to in February. That was when the government changed the law to give cohabiting parents equal rights with parents who were married or in a civil partnership. The Department for Work and Pensions say it's telling bereaved parents about the backdated benefit via stakeholders, charities and a targeted media and social media campaign. More information on who can claim is available at: www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/cohabiting What you need to know about the self-assessment tax deadline on 5th October. And, we'll also run through the changes to energy bills coming in on 1st October. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Sandra Hardial and Luke Smithurst Editor: Jess Quayle Energy Credit 00:00 Bereavement Support 08:43 Tax Deadline 14:49 Energy Bills 16:32 (First broadcast, 12pm Saturday 30th September, 2023)

This event was part of the IfG's Labour Party Conference 2023 fringe programme. Speakers: Dr Alan Whitehead MP, Shadow Minister for Energy Security Keith Anderson, Chief Executive of ScottishPower Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive of Energy UK Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government This event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. This event was kindly supported by Energy UK.

Media and Communications are the frontline between business, the public and the government. Effective communication is instrumental in the energy transition, find out why in this week's episode. Quentin sits down with Juliette Sanders (aka. Killah Jules), Director Of Strategic Communications at Energy UK. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:Juliette's career and role at Energy UK, what they do and who they represent.A brief look into the state of wind buildout and what happened at the latest IPCC assessment report (AR5) The importance of effective and engaging communications when trying to bring people along on the net zero journey.Why we still need to work on diversification and inclusion within the energy industry and how the TIDE taskforce is helping to tackle it.And of course - how Killah Jules is engaging the public and spreading the word about renewable energy!Mentioned in the episodeThe Clean Growth Gap reports.Listen to Killah Jules on her youtube channel or check out her website for tunes and wind turbine jewellery!About our GuestEnergy UK are the trade association for the UK energy industry with over 100 members including suppliers, generators, aggregators, flexibility providers, electric vehicle charging operators and software companies. They work with sector, government, regulators and wider stakeholders to champion a sustainable UK energy industry.For more information on what Energy UK do - head to their website.Follow Juliette on LinkedIn or on Twitter.About ModoModo Energy provides benchmarking, forecasts, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place, ensuring owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo's paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin. If you want to peek behind the curtain for a glimpse of our day-to-day life in the Modo office(s), check us out on Instagram.

Welcome to this week's episode of the Beautiful Business Podcast, hosted by Yiuwin Tsang. In this enlightening conversation, Yiuwin sits down with Doug Stewart, the CEO of 100Green (formerly Green Energy UK Ltd), to explore his remarkable journey of setting up an ethically driven electricity and gas supplier that aims to transform the way we think about energy consumption in the UK.Doug shares his personal passion for green energy and the driving force behind 100Green's commitment to ethics and sustainability. Yiuwin and Doug discuss the challenges of managing staff in an industry with a tarnished reputation and the company's determination to make energy a joyous purchase for customers.We also talk with Doug about the many issues within today's energy market. Doug sheds light on what sets 100Green apart and how they align their business with core values of honesty, transparency, and equity. They also aim to tackle the energy trilemma, touching on affordability, sustainability, and energy security, and how 100Green's customer-centric approach plays a pivotal role. He also touches on the significance of contributing to charitable causes and the secondary satisfaction of being part of a renewable energy revolution.Join us for an eye-opening conversation that goes beyond the power grid and into the heart of ethical energy innovation. Doug Stewart's story is a testament to what's possible when ethics, sustainability, and determination converge in the world of business. Discover how one company is changing the energy game and working towards a greener, more ethical future.About Doug StewartDoug spent his formative career at Ford Motor Company in a number of sales and service roles, followed by a move to a start-up IT company and eventually setting up his own business retailing Volkswagens and Audis as a franchised dealer.Having sold the motor business at the turn of the millennium, Doug found himself in the fortunate position to choose what to do next. The blueprint for his venture was an ethically sound business model that contributed to the wider issues of life through commerce.The newly deregulated electricity market offered this opportunity and so Green Energy (UK) Ltd, now trading as 100Green,  was born with the express intent of rewarding consumers who took active steps to do something about the wider environmental issues we face. Whilst the business has evolved into the company and brand we see today, these values have remained. 100Green is the UK's only supplier of 100% green gas and renewable electricity.The Beautiful Business Podcast is bought to you in partnership with:Krystal Hosting - the UK's premium sustainable web hosting provider

The world's eyes are on Delhi as world leaders meet. Chris Mason joins from India. Adam and Chris chat to the former head of the UK's Foreign Office Sir Simon McDonald about India's ambitions. And the government's renewable power strategy has been dealt a blow after no new offshore wind project contracts were bought by developers at a recent auction. Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of Energy UK, the body that represents the energy industry, gives her view on what went wrong. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Stephanie Mitcalf and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall. 00:00 Who's in the G20? 02:28 India's global ambitions 21:13 No bids for offshore wind in government auction

This week the UK government announced that around 100 new oil and gas licences for the North Sea will be issued. At the same time the Prime Minister said the government would back two new carbon capture and storage plants, one in Aberdeenshire and one in the Humber. Victoria Gill speaks to Angela Knight, former chief executive of Energy UK, about what this decision means for the UK's aim of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. She then discovers more about the capabilities of carbon capture and storage from Paul Fennell, a professor of clean energy at Imperial College London. Next Victoria travels to the sunnier shores of Spain where orcas have been ramming fishing boats. She speaks to one of the sailors who witnessed an attack. To find out more about the orcas' behaviour, she interviews Dr Luke Rendell, a whale and dolphin expert from the University of St Andrews. We then move to Skomer, off the coast of West Wales. This important seabird colony has recently recorded an avian flu outbreak. Reporter Roland Pease speaks to Lisa Morgan from the Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales. To finish the show Dr Stuart Farrimond is back with the final instalment of his science of gardening series. Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, Hannah Robins Research: Patrick Hughes Editor: Richard Collings

Emma Pinchbeck is the CEO of Energy UK, a position that she has held since July 2020. She is an expert in whole-economy decarbonisation and the energy transition. She also holds several board advisory positions. From 2016 to 2020, she served as Deputy CEO of the trade body Renewable UK. She also holds an MA from the University of Oxford. Emma is fresh from an appearance on BBC Newsnight, in which she discusses poor government policy stopping the building of renewables sites like onshore and offshore wind turbines. She also mentions how even war-torn Ukraine has built more turbines than the UK did last year, the full interview can be watched on the link below. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001nr5g/newsnight-is-uk-losing-net-zero-race

Expanding our global electricity networks is key to unlocking a renewable future. But, traditional grids need to adapt too. They don't just need to be bigger; they need to be smarter and more efficient.  Much of the equipment on the electric grid was built decades ago and needs to be upgraded. Our energy infrastructure was designed for a world in which electricity flowed in one direction – from the grid to people. Now, with homes and businesses increasingly supplying energy themselves, we have a grid with two-way flows of electricity, multiple different energy sources that need to be coordinated, and high voltage power from renewable plants, like offshore wind farms. Digital technologies are the key to handling this complexity.  But, what do the grids of the future look like in practice? What are the evolving technologies that will enable the grids to be more resilient and robust than they are at present? How can data and digitisation help us to make smarter, more efficient energy decisions?  In this episode, our host Kamal Ahmed is joined by Marta Solaz, Head of Grid Operations at Scottish Power Networks; Charles Wood, Deputy Director of Energy UK; and, Rob Gramlich, Founder and President of Grid Strategies LLC for a discussion about innovation in the grid: the progress that has been made – and what more needs to be done.  For more information please visit iberdrola.com — We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be about. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com.  At Intelligence Squared we've got our own online streaming platform, Intelligence Squared+ and we'd love you to give it a go. It's packed with more than 20 years' worth of video debates and conversations on the world's most important topics as well as exclusive podcast content. Tune in to live events, ask your questions or watch on-demand, totally ad-free with hours of discussion to dive into. Visit intelligencesquaredplus.com to start watching today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expanding our global electricity networks is key to unlocking a renewable future. But, traditional grids need to adapt too. They don't just need to be bigger; they need to be smarter and more efficient.  Much of the equipment on the electric grid was built decades ago and needs to be upgraded. Our energy infrastructure was designed for a world in which electricity flowed in one direction – from the grid to people. Now, with homes and businesses increasingly supplying energy themselves, we have a grid with two-way flows of electricity, multiple different energy sources that need to be coordinated, and high voltage power from renewable plants, like offshore wind farms. Digital technologies are the key to handling this complexity.  But, what do the grids of the future look like in practice? What are the evolving technologies that will enable the grids to be more resilient and robust than they are at present? How can data and digitisation help us to make smarter, more efficient energy decisions?  In this episode, our host Kamal Ahmed is joined by Marta Solaz, Head of Grid Operations at Scottish Power Networks; Charles Wood, Deputy Director of Energy UK; and, Rob Gramlich, Founder and President of Grid Strategies LLC for a discussion about innovation in the grid: the progress that has been made – and what more needs to be done.  For more information please visit iberdrola.com — We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be about. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com.  At Intelligence Squared we've got our own online streaming platform, Intelligence Squared+ and we'd love you to give it a go. It's packed with more than 20 years' worth of video debates and conversations on the world's most important topics as well as exclusive podcast content. Tune in to live events, ask your questions or watch on-demand, totally ad-free with hours of discussion to dive into. Visit intelligencesquaredplus.com to start watching today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Government launches its new UK climate plan, but does it go far enough? Adam and Chris are joined by Labour's Liz Kendall, the shadow minister for health and social care, and Emma Pinchbeck, boss of Energy UK, the energy industry's trade association. And the government's former health tsar and co-founder of Leon Restaurants, Henry Dimbleby, outlines the impact he thinks obesity is having on the NHS. Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and was made by Cordelia Hemming with Rufus Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Energy security and the societal impact of rising prices amid a cost of living crisis have added to the pressure facing the energy, utilities and resources industry as set out in our recent ten point response plan. How has the impact of recent events - from the geopolitical to the economic - affected the progress of a transition to a greener, Net Zero future? And where do we go from here?PwC's Head of Industries, Quentin Cole, is joined by Energy UK's Deputy CEO, Dhara Vyas, and PwC's Leader of Industry for Energy, Utilities and Resources, Drew Stevenson, to unpick a complex set of issues affecting many in different ways. And together they uncover where the pacesetters and power of purpose are pointing a way forward.

It's a new year, and Max La Manna is taking a look at the ways clean energy is heading in 2023 and beyond. We'll hear predictions from experts across the energy landscape on what they think the next year - and the coming decades - will hold. Those predictions will be dissected and discussed by three energy leaders: Emma Pinchbeck - CEO of Energy UK, Dr. Shini Somara – mechanical engineer and broadcaster, and Keith Stephens - Group Corporate Affairs Director at National Grid. They discuss the technologies and innovations that are leading the future of clean energy, as well as how advances in hydrogen, EVs, renewable energy and generation-defining legislation could determine how soon we achieve net zero. What will enhance the energy sector in 2023? How will countries collaborate in the fight to reduce global emissions? And what exactly is space-based solar? Find out on The Clean Energy Revolution. Discover more about National Grid at https://www.nationalgrid.com/   Find out about Energy UK: https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/ Find out about Dr. Shini Somara: http://www.drshinisomara.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information   The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and not of National Grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whilst firms continue to face the ongoing pressures from energy challenges and ask themselves what happens next, the Government is due to announce updates to the energy support package for non-domestic consumers, with changes due to come into effect from 1 April 2023. Joining Syma Cullasy-Aldridge (Chief Campaigns Director, CBI) in our first episode for 2023 are Tom Thackray (Director – Decarbonisation, CBI), Juliette Sanders (Director of Strategic Communications, Energy UK), Paul Glendinning (Policy and Markets Director, Northern Powergrid), Neil Hodgson (Deputy Director Energy Intensive Industries and EBRS Review, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)) for an expert discussion on:  - How to navigate the energy challenges facing your business this winter and beyond - How businesses most exposed to high energy prices will continue to be supported  - What will be available to those firms not eligible for ongoing support.  For more information on our CBI @10am webinar series, and to catch up on previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am

PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 2ND  Energy prices are soaring and policymakers find themselves at a crossroads. Down one path is further government intervention in the sector, with many calling for windfall taxes on North Sea oil and gas firms. Down the other, some argue that the government should put Net Zero aspirations on hold and focus on ensuring security of supply by boosting the domestic production of oil and gas. In this episode of the Swift Half with Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, Christopher Snowdon, is joined by Angela Knight, former Conservative MP for Erewash and the Chief Executive of Energy UK from 2012 to 2014. They discuss the energy market and what can be done to fix it.

Exploring the volatility in the energy sector with Dhara Vyas, Director of Advocacy at Energy UK and Dr Jeff Hardy, Senior Research Fellow at the Grantham Institute of Climate Change. Why are bills so high? Why aren't we solving the crisis by building renewables at pace? What renewables would solve the crisis? What does next year look like? How can communities gain control of their own energy supply? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the world grapples with the energy crisis stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, energy security has climbed to the top of the political agenda.Successive U.K. governments had already laid out strategies to decarbonize all sectors of the economy to meet net-zero targets by 2050. Now, in the sprint towards energy independence, pledges have been made to make the U.K. a net energy exporter by 2040.But is that possible? Spoiler alert: not without renewables.Presenter David Baker speaks to Lord Adair Turner, chair of the Energy Transitions Commission, about the U.K.'s potential to harness vast amounts of energy – quite literally – out of thin air. Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive at Energy UK, explains how simplifying the country's planning system would make it fertile ground for investments in renewables. Finally, Sam Peacock, managing director of Corporate Affairs and Strategy at SSE, says partnerships between government and the private sector will be essential to preserving the U.K.'s leadership in renewables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the UK, more than half our electricity is generated without using fossil fuels. Despite that, the rocketing price of gas has lead to matching increases in our electricity bills. Why the disconnect? What could we be doing differently so that consumers benefit from cheap renewable power? And what will the current crisis mean for our long term aims of reducing our use of fossil fuels? In this programme, Tom Heap asks an expert panel how our energy market can be reshaped to produce smaller bills in a low carbon future. He's joined by: Glenn Rickson - Head of European Power Analysts with S&P Global Commodity Insights Emma Pinchbeck - CEO of Energy UK, the trade body for the British energy industry Michael Grubb - Professor of Energy and Climate Change at UCL Producer: Heather Simons

Last Friday Ofgem (the UK energy regulator) Announced the increase the energy price cap of both Gas and Electricity  from 7p to 15p and  28p to 52p  respectfully on a Standard variable tariff and the Daily standing charges of both types of energy are increasing by 1pThis is the MAXIMUM an Energy company can charge on a Standard variable tariff. But the energy price cap for other tariff are being changed as well (So consult your bill from your energy company to see what tariff you are on!) This is for numerous reasons such as the Wholesale Gas and Energy costs, infrastructure and maintenances cost of the Gas and Electricity Network. Unfortunately the regulator cannot make the Energy company 'Not' earn a profit and such they can charge additional rates inside your bill making it look like it goes up!A number that keeps running around is that your Energy bill will go up to £3,548.84 per year, However that figure is based on a 3 bedroom house that consumes  12,000 kWh of gas, and 2,900 kWh of electricity annually. Remember that this is an average not what your bill will go up to!

The energy price cap explained. After the energy regulator Ofgem announces an increase in the energy price cap, Adam is joined by Martin Lewis, from Money Saving Expert, Energy UK's Emma Pinchbeck and BBC Business Editor, Simon Jack, to unpick all the details. This episode was made by Tim Walklate with Natalie Ktena, Danny Wittenberg and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Families on a low income face spending more than a quarter of the money they have left after paying their mortgage or rent on energy bills from April next year. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation says it's even tougher for single people on a low income with no children, where it rises to more than two thirds. The calculations are based on latest predictions from the energy analyst Cornwall Insight, which says the typical annual bill could reach more than £3,300 in the new year. The data also shows that the government's £37 billion support package has reduced costs this year. We'll get reaction from the government, the energy regulator Ofgem, and Energy UK who represent the industry. It's not long until school's out for summer, in England and Wales at least - Scotland and Northern Ireland are already deep into that school summer break. We'll take a look at what financial support is on offer for families to help with costs. How rising inflation is pushing more people into higher tax bands and what you can do about it. And the listener who paid off her mortgage, only to discover the bank had used her money to pay off someone else's. Presenter: Felicity Hannah Reporter: Katie Barnfield Researcher: Sandra Hardial Editor: Jess Quayle (First broadcast 12pm Saturday 16th July, 2022)

Energy prices have hit new heights. Gas and electricity bills will rocket for most people at the end of this month as the price cap is lifted and nobody filling their car could fail to notice record prices at the pumps. Energy too is at the heart of the biggest conflict in Europe for decades. Russia's war machine is paid for with oil and gas and the West's response is shaped by our reliance on that power source. What does all this mean for the environment? Can we maintain focus on carbon emissions when Russian tanks are belching their way down Ukrainian streets? Or is it an opportunity to hasten our detox from fossil fuels as we see our addiction funding war? Tom Heap discusses our energy future with James Murray of Business Green magazine, Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive of Energy UK and the expert on new energy finance, Michael Liebreich. Producer: Alasdair Cross

The U.K. government is expected to unveil its energy security plan amid soaring prices and in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nick Wayth, CEO of Energy Institute says there is no quick fix to global prices but we need to get far more efficient with energy use. Stew Horne from Energy Saving Trust tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the government should offer grants, low and no-cost finance and independent advice to retrofit homes. But the industry is at a critical point and fragile, according to Charles Wood at the trade body Energy UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Pinchbeck has been the Chief Executive of Energy UK, the trade association for the energy industry since July 2020. Before taking up this post she was Deputy CEO of RenewableUK for 4 years and was the Head of Climate Change at WWF-UK. Emma holds an MA from the University of Oxford. She is a competitive rower and in 2018 ran her first marathon, raising money for WWF.

In this episode of our podcast ‘Talking Energy', UKERC Director, Professor Rob Gross, is joined by Dhara Vyas deputy director at Energy UK and Dr Richard Lowes, senior associate at the Regulatory Assistance Project. In the context of rising energy bills and net zero targets, ‘Taking stock of heat and buildings policy' focuses on the challenge of decarbonising heat. It considers the impact of the current energy crisis, explores the 2021 Heat and Buildings Strategy, and asks what is needed to kick-start the heat transition?

This week on the show we speak with Lawrence Slade, the CEO of the Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA). He became CEO of the GIIA in January of 2020. GIIA represents investors with over US $1tn AUM. Prior to his role with GIIA Lawrence Slade worked with Energy UK in 2011, becoming their Chief Executive in January 2015. Additionally, he served on the boards of Eurogas and Eurelectric in Brussels. He has been involved in the energy industry since the late 1990's working in countries all over the world. Lawrence is currently a Board member of Connected Kerb, a Board Trustee and Audit Committee member of the Money Advice Trust (who run the National Debtline and Business Debtline) and is also a Fellow of the Energy Institute. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

It's been one year since the Capitol Hill attack and, as the world remembers, we hear from the BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse about his new podcast, The Coming Storm, investigating some of the conspiracy theories that fuelled the events of January 6th 2021.   With lots of people asking government to act on spiralling fuel bills, Adam chats with the boss of the energy industry's trade body, Energy UK, about what's being done (and what's not being done, yet). Also, what's the latest with Novak Djokovic? The BBC's Russell Fuller knows the score...   Today's Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Ben Cooper and John Murphy. Emma Crowe is the studio director.

On this edition of Business Weekly, we're looking at the rising cost of energy across Europe, and hear from Emma Pinchbeck of Energy UK on how producers and consumers are coping, plus Tom Wilson from The Financial Times analyses the causes behind the price hike. We hear about how some countries are scaling back their road building projects in the face of climate change and ask how best to get people out of their cars? Plus, we go to Ghana, where consumers are unhappy with a new tax the government wants to add to electronic money transfers made using mobile phones. And the BBC's Michelle Fluerry is in the US state of Kentucky to meet people who have decided to quit their job, and reevaluate their lives during the pandemic. Business Weekly is presented by Sasha Twining and produced by Clare Williamson. (Image: cooking gas ring with blue gas flame; Credit: BBC)

The collapse of dozens of UK energy retailers amid a spike in wholesale prices suggests too many were operating with just enough money to cover their expenses. Or does it reflect a failure of market design or of government policy?Listen to this week's discussion about energy zombie firms and how to fix the UK's energy market.Guest: Emma Pinchbeck, CEO, Energy UK

In this episode we consider the role of government policy in the transformation, the UK's strategy to achieve decarbonisation and how the outcomes of COP26 could influence the future of energy on a global scale. 

Let's talk about digital identity with Elizabeth Garber, Editor of GAIN. In episode 52, Elizabeth explores the recently announced Global Assured Identity Network (GAIN) initiative. She fills us in on what the GAIN project is, explaining how it's different from other trust networks and why GAIN is good for financial institutions. She also discusses the role of the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) in the project, and what's next for GAIN. "This is really going to unleash creativity and expand access to individuals and communities and sellers all around the world." Elizabeth Garber is a customer and product strategist who started her career in telecommunications and honed her craft in six different industries before joining one of the world's largest retail banks. She is an expert in designing experiences and delivering transformational change based on a deep understanding of people. This interest has underpinned her graduate studies of the psychology of cross functional teams as well as how customers define value in relation to services they use. In 2015, she was named one of the top 3 marketers under 30 by the UK Marketing Society and was recognised by Energy UK and EY for her work building Trust across the UK energy industry. In 2017 she won the Financial Times/30% club ‘Women in Leadership' award. Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn. Elizabeth recently played a leading role editing the paper published by more than 150 Identity experts - GAIN: How Financial Institutions are taking a leadership role in the Digital Economy by establishing a Global Assured Identity Network. It was announced at the European Identity and Cloud Conference on 13 September by Nat Sakimura, chairman of the OpenID Foundation, and Gottfried Leibbrandt, former CEO of Swift, and then published by, among others, the Institute of International Finance. To get involved, email digitaltrust@iif.com or join the LinkedIn group. We'll be continuing this conversation on Twitter using #LTADI – join us @ubisecure!     Podcast transcript Let's Talk About Digital Identity, the podcast connecting identity and business. I am your host, Oscar Santolalla. Oscar Santolalla: Hello, and thanks for joining. Our guest today played a leading role editing a paper published by more than 150 identity experts. The paper is called GAIN: How Financial Institutions are taking a leadership role in the Digital Economy by establishing a Global Assured Identity Network. It was announced at the European Identity and Cloud Conference last 13th of September by Nat Sakimura, who is the Chairman of the OpenID Foundation, and Gottfried Leibbrandt, former CEO of Swift, and then was published by, among others, the Institute of International Finance. Our guest today is Elizabeth Garber. She is a customer and product strategist who started her career in telecommunications and honed her craft in six different industries before joining one of the world's largest retail banks. She is an expert in designing experiences and delivering transformational change based on a deep understanding of people. This interest has underpinned her graduate studies of the psychology of cross functional teams, as well as how customers define value in relation to the services they use. In 2015, she was named one of the top three marketers under 30 by the UK Marketing Society, and was recognised by Energy UK and EY for her work building trust across the UK energy industry. In 2017, she won the Financial Times 30% club Women in Leadership Award. Hello, Elizabeth. Elizabeth Garber: Hello, thanks for having me. Oscar: It's a pleasure. Welcome to our show. And let's talk about digital identity. And certainly, we always like to start hearing a little bit more about our guest, especially how was your journey into this world of digital identity. Please tell us a bit about yourself. Elizabeth: Sure. So my name is Elizabeth Garber. As you said, I'm a customer strategist,

Octopus Energy are part of Octopus Group, a certified B Corp mission driven to invest 'in people, ideas and industries that will help change the world'. Octopus Energy was founded in 2015 and today has over 2 million UK clients and a growing global reach. Since inception the focus has been on providing great value green energy, transparency and exceptional customer service. IG: @aliveloren Medium: @aliveloren

This is the third presentation of the 2021 lecture series Rethink Energy: Countdown to COP26, which is co-organised by the IIEA and ESB. On this occasion, Thomas R. Kuhn, President of the Edison Electric Institute and Pat O'Doherty, CEO of ESB deliver keynote remarks. The two expert speakers assess the integral role of secure and clean electricity in the transition to a net-zero future. Both the USA and EU have set ambitious targets to become net-zero emitters by 2050 and realising this goal is dependent, in large part, on the production and distribution of carbon-free electricity. Both speakers reflect on the pathway to a decarbonised electricity industry. They also address the importance of maintaining security of supply, ensuring customer affordability, and managing the intermittency of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power in the context of the transition to net-zero emissions. About the Speakers: Thomas R. Kuhn is President of the Edison Electric Institute, the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. EEI's members provide electricity for 220 million Americans, operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and directly employ more than 500,000 workers. In addition, EEI has 70 international electric companies as International Members, and 270 industry suppliers and related organisations as Associate Members. Prior to joining EEI in 1985, Mr Kuhn was president of the American Nuclear Energy Council. Mr. Kuhn served on the Secretary of Energy's Advisory Board and the Board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Pat O'Doherty was appointed Chief Executive of ESB in 2011 and appointed to the ESB Board in 2013. Mr O'Doherty completed his tenure as President of Eurlectric in May 2021. Eurelectric is the sector association which represents the common interests of the electricity industry at across 32 European countries, and covers all major issues affecting the sector, from generation and markets to distribution networks and customer issues. Mr O'Doherty holds a primary and master's degree in Engineering from University College Dublin and completed the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School. Mr O'Doherty is also Director of Energy UK and a former trustee of The Conference Board of the United States.

In this episode, Our CEO John Feddersen speaks to Pat O'Doherty, CEO of the leading Irish utility Electricity Supply Board (ESB). Pat was appointed CEO of ESB in 2011 and to the ESB Board in 2013. He is Director of Energy UK and until very recently he was President of Eurelectric - the sector association which represents the common interests of the electricity industry at pan-European level. John and Pat discuss: • Pat's journey and the job of the utility CEO now compared to 10 years ago • ESB and how the enterprise is measuring its ESG success • State-owned utilities' role in enabling a just energy transition • Cyber security and how well is the European utility industry prepared for it

Robert and Emma discuss all the FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) about 'new' energy, sustainability and the role  we can pay helping the planet and our children.   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don’t worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

On a normal day, CEOs like Emma Pinchbeck have enough on their plate. Then add to that a newborn baby. And a pandemic. The Chief Executive of Energy UK tells Claire Newell how Covid-19 left her returning to work without childcare, and having to breastfeed on calls with Downing Street.How have you found returning to work after having a child? Tell us your story: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/work/have-found-returning-work-having-child-want-hear/ |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Get in touch: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have heard a lot over the years  about Smart Meters here on RNIB Connect Radio.  The results of a recent OnePoll survey  of 2,000 adults living with a disability, mental health condition, or on low income showed that certain struggles relating to  energy meters go largely unnoticed and have proven much more difficult during the pandemic. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey chatted with Paralympian, TV presenter and author Ade Adepitan MBE, who is campaigning to highlight the benefits of smart meters to disabled people and especially the Accessible In-Home Display for blind and partially sighted people developed by Energy UK, smart meter manufacturer GEO, and the RNIB.For more information about Smart Meters and the Accessible In-House Display do visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/accessible-smart-meter

In today's daily round-up of export, trade and commodity finance news, TXF's Max Thompson covers the latest stories and trends across the market: Glencore’s major expansion plan for the McArthur River zinc mine has been approved by the state government of Northern Territory in Australia The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) has signed an off-take agreement with Trafigura AXA XL Insurance has promoted Nicola Harris to Head of Energy, UK & Lloyd’s market Like what you hear? Hit subscribe to stay up to date and for all the latest news online visit www.txfnews.com today.

In this episode, Executive Director DAVID KELLY sits down with TOM MOODY, Regional Director Southeast Asia, Climate and Energy for the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as they discuss COP26, what it means, what a successful COP26 outcome could be for the UK and more on Sustainability as one of many core pillars of the SG-UK Partnership.

Welcome to this week's instalment of our new podcast series ‘Energy Unplugged’. In this episode, Aurora’s CEO John Feddersen discusses the Net Zero challenge with Emma Pinchbeck, the new appointed Chief Executive of Energy UK. Energy UK is perhaps the most influential energy industry group in the UK and Emma will join the trade association in July 2020, bringing with her valuable expertise and knowledge of the energy sector. Some of the main topics include: • Emma’s professional journey and transition from RenewableUK to the new role • Role of COP26 and the opportunity for the UK’s Government to shine on the international stage • The need of concrete actions for the UK to reach its Net Zero emissions target

➤ Examining the business case for a 100 kWh Tesla Model 3 based on alleged findings of 100 kWh pack test vehicles ➤ Tesla is granted a license for energy generation in the UK ➤ Spain announces automotive stimulus package ➤ Tesla makes a statement on safety after production restart Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre Kent Executive producer Bryce Langlotz Editing assistance by Jasem Ashkanani Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Karen Potter, director of Sustainability Hub  and ideaXme sustainability ambassador interviews Paula Owen, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Green Gumption and Director and Chief Fun Officer at Eco Action Games.  Paula is a climate change scientist. She is a UK based specialist in energy, carbon and climate change with experience in building and delivering advisory and training services to the public and private sector. Owen is author of many publications explaining the link between energy, carbon and climate change. She is creator of games to aid behaviour change. Moreover, became a GLA/London SDC London Leader in summer 2012. She is an accomplished media spokesperson with 10 years experience, a regular on Radio 4's 'You & Yours'. Paula set up her own company in 2010 to work with government departments, charities, national and international NGOs and businesses to help them improve their environmental performances and train staff. Her clients include: DECC, Defra, OFGEM, Big Lottery Fund, Tate Galleries, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Ernst & Young (now EY); EU Commission, EU.BAC, CLASP, Energy UK and Energy Saving Trust. Eco action games, an education environmental games company, was set up in 2013. It concentrates on the invention and production of simple, social games with environmental messaging that enhances societal awareness of environmental issues and promotes personal action. She is also an author and has published a book on 'How gamification can help your business engage in sustainability' in 2013 - available from Do Sustainability publishers. Paula's charity work includes acting as member of the board of Trustees for charity 10:10, now Possible. Karen is a passionate project development specialist with extensive experience in designing and delivering new initiatives to promote sustainability, social responsibility, smart energy, green economy and clean tech investment. Owen is highly experienced in government, NGO and public sector communications, building and managing senior stakeholder relations and media engagement. In this interview Paula shares: How she came to study climate change chemistry. How she came to study information science and why. Whom she would like to meet on her death bed. Her expertise to make climate change facts "real" for the general public. Who has influenced her most in moving both her career and human story forward. How she came to work with this person. What makes her chief influencer special. How covid-19 will change the aviation industry, possibly to make it more sustainable. Global air emissions - ground source level and higher carbon dioxide emission (planetary). That she is interested to see post covid-19, as a comparison, the reduction in deaths due to decreased emissions (people not travelling) and deaths due to covid-19. Interview credits: Karen Potter, ideaXme sustainability ambassador. Please note Karen Potter is now director of Sustainability Hub and not project director. This interview is available in audio format across 11 further platforms. Here www.radioideaxme.com, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and more. ideaXme is a global podcast, creator series and mentor programme. Mission: Move the human story forward!™ ideaXme Ltd.

RNIB and manufacturer GEO are developing a smart meter that will be accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Audrey Gallagher from Energy UK tells Peter White about the meter and its accessibility features. We also hear from John Worsfold from RNIB who tells us about how the meter has been tested. The Department for Transport is conducting surveys on textured paving. Ann Frye, formerly head of the DfT accessibility unit, tells us how textured paving got started in the UK and Europe and the points she would make if she took part in one of the surveys. Finally, Dan Brown from the Office for Rail and Roads tells Peter about improvements visually impaired passengers will receive when travelling by train. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Tom Walker

The UK has become the first large economy to legislate for net zero emissions by 2050 and with this goal in mind, hydrogen is in the ascendancy. After many years on the periphery of energy policy discussions, the energy industry is increasingly talking about hydrogen. This podcast episode features expertise from across the energy world to explore the opportunities, challenges and policy decisions that need to be made so that hydrogen and can fully realise its potential in helping to decarbonize electricity, heat and transport. Chairing the podcast is Adrian Del Maestro - Director of Research at Strategy& and he is joined by Janine Freeman - Director in Deals in PwC's New Energy practice, Sam Hollister - Director of Economics and Corporate Services at Energy UK, Ed Syson- Chief Strategy and Safety Officer at Cadent Gas and Alan Thomson- Global Leader Energy Systems at Arup.

Over 13 million smart meters have been installed in the UK. By the end of December next year gas and electricity suppliers will be expected to have taken "all reasonable steps" to roll them out to domestic and small business customers. One of those steps involves offering cheaper tariffs to customers - but only if they agree to have a smart meter installed. There's no legal requirement to have one so is it an unreasonable step too far? Guests: Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive at Energy UK and Joe Malinowski, founder of energyscanner.com To what extent does the way we bank affect the way we spend, or don’t spend, our money? Guest: Abi Adams, Behavioural Economist at the University of Oxford. The Serious Fraud Office has opened an investigation into individuals linked to London Capital & Finance. The failed high-risk mini-bond provider entered administration in January, but not before over 11,000 people had trusted it with £236m of their cash to invest in what they were told were fixed-rate ISAs. They now stand to get 20% of their money back at best. Annuities are a retirement income product bought with some or all of your pension pot. The insurance and pension provider Prudential is currently transferring around 400,000 policy holders to Rothesay Life following the sale of its portfolio to the annuities specialist. Guest: Billy Burrows, Retirement Director at specialist pensions adviser Better Retirement who explains the underlying security behind annuities and how they are protected if the provider changes. Reporter: Dan Whitworth Presenter: Paul Lewis Producer: Charmaine Cozier Editor: Richard Vadon

Earlier in this innovation series we talked about about the broader developments in EV charging (listen to Episode 3: Electric vehicles - charging for the future). In this episode we are joined by Sam Hollister, Director of Economics and Corporate Services at the trade association Energy UK and Adrian Del Maestro, Director of Research at Strategy&. We discuss the different charging patterns consumers are exploring, how charge point operators are developing a variety of business models and the critical themes that will allow this sector to evolve.

On this podcast I’m joined by Tom Old and Karl Walker who are both directors of Clean Energy UK, which is a leading light in the renewables revolution, helping businesses switch to 100% clean supply. They share their adventures in sustainability, with Al Gore being their matchmaker, and then taking us through their visit to COP21 and onto founding Clean Energy UK together in addition to being involved with The Big Clean Switch and the Carbon Free Group.  On the way we discuss the learnings from An Inconvenient Truth and how they are looking towards the exponential growth of climate solutions. About your host: Adam Woodhall He’s advisor, activator and author whose aim is to help large organisations, entrepreneurial enterprises and NGOs communicate excellently, connect with other sustainability leaders and generate transformational change. To find out more, go to www.inspiring-sustainability.com.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Details of how the UK's largest sports retailer Sports Direct pays some of its workers were revealed to MPs this week. The Business Innovation and Skills Committee is looking into working practices at the company. It heard evidence from the Unite union that prepaid debit cards are used to pay some workers from Eastern Europe their wages. They come with a £10 a month fee for workers who are also charged for cash withdrawals and associated texts. Lesley Curwen speaks to Craig James, Chairman of the Prepaid International Forum, a trade association that represents the prepaid card industry. As industry body Energy UK launches a Switch Guarantee which aims to help households change providers in 21 days instead of four to six weeks, Audrey Gallacher, Director of Energy Supply at Energy UK, outlines how they plan to achieve that and Money Box listener Angie shares her switching story. It didn't go to plan... The state pensions of 472,000 British retirees who now live in another EEA country receive a yearly increase. Could that change if the UK votes to leave the EU? We hear from Tom Selby, Senior Analyst with AJ Bell. There's concern from the Financial Services Consumer Panel, which advises the regulator, the FCA, that millions of people will miss out on receiving impartial financial advice after the Money Advice Service closes. MAS was set up in 2010 to provide debt and financial advice. Questions over whether it was delivering value for money were raised in a National Audit Office report. A March 2016 budget announcement confirmed plans to abolish the service and replace it with a smaller advice body. Sue Lewis is Chair of the Financial Services Consumer Panel. Presenter: Lesley Curwen Reporter: Kevin Peachey Producer: Charmaine Cozier Editor: Andrew Smith.

Ahead of Platts' European Power Summit in Berlin on 28-29 April, 2014, Henry Edwardes-Evans spoke to Angela Knight, Chief Executive of trade association Energy UK, about regulator Ofgem's wholesale power market reforms, the government's proposed capacity mechanism and how market dynamics will fare...