Energy is evolving. New technology and the shift towards low-carbon are changing the way businesses can function. To help make sense of this changing energy landscape, some of those at the heart of the conversation speak to npower Business Solutions, Energy HQ. In the Future of Business Energy series, you will hear the latest views, ideas and insights from leading experts and influencers. The impact of emerging technology, how sustainability is driving change and the industry’s most pressing ...
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The Future of Business Energy, with guest Amanda Stretton
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32:19Today we're talking all about electric vehicles (EVs), and specifically why businesses should be considering as part of their sustainability strategy. Featuring e-mobility expert Amanda Stretton.By npower Business Solutions, Energy HQ
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S2 Ep3: 2021 Energy Outlook - what it means for your business
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32:51In the first Energy HQ podcast of 2021, we take a brief look back the major announcements at the end of 2020 - including the publication of the Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and the long-awaited Energy White Paper - as well as look forward to what businesses can expect in 2021 to help them plan their road to net zero. What are th…
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The Energy White Paper - Why it’s important and what it means for business
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39:44In this latest edition of The Future Of Business Energy podcast, we are talking policy - specifically the Energy White Paper, which is expected later this Autumn. The Government also recently announced it will publish a full Net Zero Strategy in the run up to COP26 next November, as well as a number of additional policies, including a hydrogen stra…
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S2 Ep2: Why businesses should back Net Zero
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49:14Following the huge disruption caused by Covid-19, are businesses still behind net zero by 2050? In this podcast from npower Business Solutions, we are delighted to welcome Michael Holder, deputy editor at BusinessGreen, alongside Stuart Beasley and Michael Byrne from npower Business Solutions, to discuss the latest announcements from the government…
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S2 Ep1: Going Back to the Future - how lessons from the past will shape our energy future
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38:24In this edition of the Future of Business Energy podcast, nBS takes a look back to a project it did with the London School of Economics in 2011 – The Future Report - where it modelled four energy scenarios out to 2020. We're now in 2020, so how close were the predictions? What has been the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit on the sector? And what needs…
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The way we generate and use energy is changing. What kind of leadership do we need to future-proof our sector? How do we actively include women in the energy transition to ensure that we can meet the challenges and maximise the opportunities that lie ahead? And how can aspiring women equip themselves to play a part, all the way up to the boardroom?…
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S1 Ep2: How sustainability is shaping the energy market of tomorrow
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19:49According to the latest market insight, transitioning to a low-carbon economy is happening faster than many of us may think. In fact, data from EnApps Sys identifies that electricity generated from renewables will dwarf electricity generated from fossil fuels by 2020 (121TWh compared to 106TWh), while statistics from Energy Innovation highlight tha…
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S1 Ep3: Solving the behavioural change challenge
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22:03According to independent research, businesses could significantly improve energy management by embedding Carbon Psychology in staff behaviour. Currently, just 18% of energy savings in UK industry come from behaviour change – far lower than what is actually achievable. Although the UK is relatively energy efficient compared to other countries, it ha…
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S1 Ep4: Future technology - is this the death of the Energy Manager or the renaissance?
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19:05From Industry 4.0 and the adoption of big data, to blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and the Internet of Things (IoT), technology is driving the future of the UK energy market. But with pervasive computing opening a new world of opportunity, will technology become an Energy Manager’s dedicated sidekick, or will it be th…
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S1 Ep5: Energy specialists of the future - is there a skills gap?
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18:56Concern about skills in the UK energy market is nothing new. The industry continues to undergo rapid change – for energy managers, adapting is key. With overheads and investment at risk, however, the issue is strategically critical. Developing the skills that are already within the industry to meet future demands is key. In this podcast, we discuss…
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S1 Ep6: Blue sky thinking - cut the red tape and turn policy on its head
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22:21In this podcast, we discuss how the policy landscape can better facilitate the acceleration needed to ensure the UK meets its 2050 zero-carbon goals. We look at how businesses can play a more active role in providing much-needed flexibility to support this – despite current uncertainty and confusion. Dan Connor, DSR Development & Delivery Manager a…
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S1 Ep7: The Future of Business Energy Trailer
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1:17By npower Business Solutions, Energy HQ
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