Talking New Energy

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Oct 2026

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The biggest questions in energy are being debated by the people making the decisions. Talking New Energy brings you conversations with CEOs, policymakers, innovators and industry leaders exploring the ideas, technologies and trends shaping the future of energy.

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November 3, 2026Episode 26421 min

264. AR8: Why strike prices don’t tell the whole story

In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks with Bertalan Gyenes , Senior Consultant at LCP Delta about the UK government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8 (AR8) and what its changes mean for renewable energy developers, policymakers and consumers. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

October 27, 2026Episode 26327 min

263. E.ON Next: Bringing more households into the energy transition

In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Gráinne Regan , Propositions Director at E.ON Next , about how energy suppliers are innovating to meet changing customer needs and make the energy transition more accessible. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

October 20, 2026Episode 26226 min

262. End Fuel Poverty Coalition: What needs to change to make energy affordable?

In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Simon Francis , coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition , about the growing challenge of energy affordability in the UK and what needs to change to help households struggling with their bills. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

October 13, 2026Episode 26131 min

261. What does the UK need from its next wave of renewable investment?

In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Ana Musat , Executive Director for Policy and Engagement at RenewableUK , about the role renewables can play in delivering a more affordable, secure and low-carbon UK power system. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

October 6, 2026Episode 26025 min

260. Energy Systems Catapult - scaling innovation for a smarter energy system

In this week's episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Guy Newey , Chief Executive of Energy Systems Catapult , about the role of innovation in the UK energy transition and what it will take to scale the technologies and businesses needed to build a smarter energy system. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

September 29, 2026Episode 25927 min

259. What will it take to unlock the UK’s EV charging opportunity?

In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Ian McKee from ChargeUK and Sam Clarke from GRIDSERVE about the growing role of EV charging in the UK economy. They explore why the charging sector is investing ahead of demand, the scale of the economic opportunity that could come with transport electrification, and what needs to happen to turn that potential into long-term growth. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

September 22, 2026Episode 25831 min

258. Turning power equipment procurement into a strategic advantage

In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Shilpika Gautam , founder and CEO of Opna , about the critical power equipment needed to deliver electrification and why supply chains need to become a strategic consideration from day one. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

September 15, 2026Episode 25722 min

257. From smart meters to smart energy services - is the software ready?

In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Matt Hirst , CEO of ESG Global , about the software and systems underpinning the energy transition. As energy becomes more decentralised, digitised and consumer-led, energy companies are dealing with far more data, assets and complex customer propositions, while many of the systems behind the scenes were built for a much simpler energy market. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

September 8, 2026Episode 25629 min

256. Clean Power isn't enough - why the UK's energy transition could stall

In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Emily Nurse from Ember about whether the UK is moving quickly enough on the demand side of the energy transition. Drawing on her experience at the Climate Change Committee , Emily explores the progress the UK has made towards net zero, why electrification is now critical to closing the gap to 2030 targets, and what needs to change to accelerate the rollout of EVs and heat pumps. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

September 1, 2026Episode 25533 min

255. Making flexibility pay - the Joulen story

In this episode, Stephen Harkin speaks to Chris Doherty , CEO of Joulen , about scaling a flexibility platform in a fast-moving energy market. Chris shares how Joulen is helping businesses and households maximise the value of renewable assets (from batteries and EVs to grid-scale storage) while navigating the practical challenges of asset integration, customer adoption and expansion into new markets. Read the case study : See how LCP Delta supported Joulen with a strategic roadmap for European VPP market entry Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.