Net Zero Talks podcast series
The Net Zero Places Innovation Network aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.
The Net Zero Talks Podcast series aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.
Episode 1 – What are the challenges and opportunities?
In this episode, Nilam Banks and Kezia Williamson from Innovate UK KTN explore with their special guest Patrick Allcorn, Head of Local Net Zero Team at BEIS, and Katie Greenhalgh, Environment and Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead at the Leicestershire County Council, the critical challenges for local authorities in meeting net zero and what can be done to support them.
Useful links:
- Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here
- To hear about the support that is available for local authorities to meet net zero, watch the recording of ‘Supporting Net Zero Places’ Webinar
- Access the Net Zero Navigator Tool
- Find some guidance on creating a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP)
- Access the Net Zero Go Tool
- Explore the co-working spaces to share best practice: APSE
- Access the Net Zero Hub
Click here to download the transcript.
Episode 2 – Decarbonising Buildings for Net Zero
In this episode, Nilam Banks discusses the importance for local authorities to decarbonise buildings to meet net zero with special guests Mike Moseley, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Construction at Innovate UK KTN, and Jo Gay, Head of Climate Change at the Southend City Council.
Useful links:
- Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here
- Watch the ‘Heating for Net Zero’ webinar series recordings
- Explore the current Funding: Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
- Explore the tool to support creating the approach to Net Zero: Net Zero Navigator Tool
- Find some guidance on creating a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP)
- Find some support in building a business case for net zero projects, contacting your local Net Zero Hub
- Discover Mike Moseley’s personal experience in decarbonising buildings by watching the recording of the webinar ‘Towards Zero Carbon Homes and Buildings: a Personal Journey’
Episode 3 – Overview of the UK Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy
In this episode, Nilam Banks explores the UK Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy along with her special guests Simon Buckley, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Low Emission Mobility at Innovate UK KTN and Peter Brown | Senior Policy Advisor at the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
Useful links:
- Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here
- Explore the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles Grant schemes
- Read the UK electric vehicle infrastructure strategy
- Learn more about the Sub National Transport Bodies –
- Discover the Energy Saving Trust programmes
- Read the ‘Attitudes Toward Electric Infrastructure’ Report from Britain Thinks
- Learn more about the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund
Click here to download the transcript.
Episode 4 – How can collaboration with academia support decision makers on climate adaptation?
In this fourth episode, Nilam Banks and Kezia Williamson from Innovate UK KTN explore how collaborations with academia can support decision-makers on climate adaptation alongside their special guests Alex Rainbow, Carbon Neutral Cornwall Assessment Specialist at the Cornwall Council and Jess Dicken, Research Fellow in European Centre for Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter.
Useful links:
- Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here
- Explore the Local Climate Adaptation Tool (LCAT)
Click here to download the transcript.
Episode 5 – Common challenges to meeting net zero
In this fifth episode, Nilam Banks and Keizia Williamson from Innovate UK KTN explore what are the common challenges to meeting net zero alongside their special guests Peter Gudde, John Taylor and Paul Kemp, Energy Projects Managers at Greater South East Net Zero Hub.
Useful links:
- Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community here
- Access the Greater South East Net Zero Hub
- Explore the Greater South East Net Zero Hub Guides
- Discover the Great South East Net Zero Hub Toolkits