Energy Conversations

In the concluding episode of this 3-part hydrogen-themed series, we sit down with Greig Boulstridge , Research Analyst in Hydrogen & Derivatives, at Wood Mackenzie . Greig’s role involves tracking markets, monitoring global hydrogen policies and investments, as well as ensuring data quality in Wood Mackenzie’s Lens Hydrogen platform. Wood Mackenzie, or WoodMac, is a global research and consultancy...

In Episode 2 of this hydrogen-themed series, we’re delighted to host Craig Stewart, Business Development Director at Logan Energy. Logan Energy is a hydrogen technology firm based across Scotland and Europe, made up of a multi-disciplinary team who engineer, design, build and maintain hydrogen projects in the UK and all over the world. We talk about: * The challenges that come along with managing...

In Episode 1 of this hydrogen-themed series, we’re delighted to host Nigel Holmes, CEO of Hydrogen Scotland. Nigel took the helm of Hydrogen Scotland (formerly the Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association - SHFCA) in April 2011 and grew the association significantly, expanding its membership base to connect industry, academia, and local authorities. Hydrogen Scotland recently returned from thei...

In this episode, we’re focusing on fairness and households in the energy transition. As the UK accelerates towards net zero, what does that actually mean for everyday heating and cooling of our homes, particularly for those already struggling with energy costs? We’re joined by Centre for Energy Policy PhD students, Megan Scherrer and Marta Santini, whose PhD projects are looking at how households...

* Watch the video of this episode on our Spotify ⁠ Uswitch⁠ Director of Regulation, Richard Neudegg, joins us to talk about the revolution energy markets are undergoing. Richard sits down with CEP Senior Research Fellow, Dr Christian Calvillo, to discuss how different tariffs and products can be adopted by mass market energy consumers, while also considering those least able to pay. How do we help...

In this episode, Dr Aliya Tskhay and Dr Stephen Agyeman Duah discuss the complex role of critical minerals in the shift to low-carbon technologies such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. While these resources offer major opportunities for economic growth in mineral-rich countries, their extraction often raises pressing environmental and ethical concerns. The conversation delves int...

In this episode, George Potter, Finance and Modelling Manager at SP Energy Networks, and Antonios Katris, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Energy Policy, discuss Ofgem’s call for business plans from the UK’s major gas and electricity network operators. They explore how these plans aim to secure sufficient revenue for running and investing in networks that deliver efficiently on customer pr...

As the UK accelerates towards net zero, how can we make sure no one gets left behind? This episode explores the critical concept of "just transitions" – ensuring that the shift to a low-carbon economy is fair and equitable for all communities. ⁠Dr Kirsten Jenkins⁠ , Senior Lecturer in Energy, Environment and Society at the University of Edinburgh, and ⁠Hannah Corbett⁠ , Senior Knowledge Exchange F...

Experts Dr Pauline Anderson (Senior Lecturer on Work, Employment and Organisation at the University of Strathclyde) and Dr Christian Calvillo (CEP Senior Research Fellow) dissect the world of green jobs. What roles are essential for the energy transition? How can we align workforce skills with sustainable industry needs? This discussion explores the jobs that will define our economic and environme...

This debut episode features Donna Sutherland , Head of Commercial at Veri Energy , and Professor Karen Turner , Director and founder of CEP. In this inaugural episode, these experienced energy professionals share their personal experiences and insights into the evolving landscape of women's roles in the energy sector. Their candid conversation explores both the challenges and opportunities for wom...

CEP launched its 10th Anniversary celebrations with a compelling guest lecture by Dr David Joffe, newly appointed Chief Energy System Adviser for the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Mission.-------------------------------------------------------------------The Centre for Energy Policy at the University of Strathclyde works to ensure that transitions to mid-century net zero targets deliver sustainabl...