The Inenco Podcast: Recent Episodes
Inenco Group
Our new podcast series is focused on discussing energy and environmental sustainability issues affecting UK businesses across all sectors. We discuss what's currently happening in the market, how that affects your business and the solutions we have in place to both help you manage your energy costs and help you chart your path towards an environmentally sustainable future. We're hoping to publish multiple episodes each month, some will be relevant to all UK businesses, some will be sector-specific. We welcome your feedback - if you have any questions or a topic you wish us to cover in a future podcast, please let us know by emailing podcast@inenco.com
Managing the impact of high energy prices on operating costs remains a major headache for many organisations. However, although prices remain historically very high, they have fallen back dramatically from the astronomical levels in mid-2022.
In our previous podcast, we explained how we believed the energy market has begun to head towards a low point in the market cycle. Today we are able to provide an update on where the energy market is currently, explain some of the key challenges and explore what the future may hold.
Managing the impact of high energy prices on operating costs remains a major headache for many organisations. However, although prices remain historically very high, they have fallen back dramatically from the astronomical levels in mid-2022.
As we enter 2023, we believe the energy market has begun to head towards a low point in the market cycle.
In our latest podcast, we explain some of the current key challenges in the energy market and what the future may hold.
Inenco's Jordan Rassas, Head of New Business, and David Hughes, Head of Marketing, sit down to discuss the challenges that schools and colleges are facing with energy procurement during these turbulent times.
They uncover the main problems that colleges are facing and provide insight and knowledge about the best ways forward, and what that means for your energy procurement strategy.
Creating a Heat Decarbonisation Plan (HDP) is key to creating a roadmap to replace fossil fuel heating systems within your Trust with low carbon alternatives.
On this podcast we discuss:
• The intended purpose of a heat decarbonisation plan.
• What is required of you as a Trust.
• Inenco’s recommendation of what to include in your plan
• The key outcomes and benefits of having a decarbonisation plan, in relation to your overall sustainability goals.
To read the accompanying blog click here - https://www.inenco.com/insight/blog/creating-an-effective-heat-decarbonisation-plan-for-nhs-trusts/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=nhs
You may only be looking into Heat Decarbonisation Plans due to Salix requiring one, however we believe it is in the interest of all trusts to create a plan for your estate as soon as possible, to help set out your roadmap for this key area of your carbon footprint.
In order to achieve the carbon net zero targets, recently announced by NHS England, all areas of each NHS Trust must come together and contribute towards the Trusts sustainability efforts.
Clinical staff will play a key part in driving change throughout a Trust and ensuring Trusts’ meet the targets set in their Green Plan.
In our latest podcast we are joined by Frank Swinton, an anaesthetist and the Climate Change lead for West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Social Care Partnership.
On the podcast we discuss:
- A recap of our recent webinar on Green Plans (which can be found here - https://www.inenco.com/insight/events/from-green-plan-to-green-action/)
- Examples of areas where clinical staff are key to a Trust achieving its goals.
- The environmental impact of anaesthetic gasses.
- The improved focus on sustainability within the NHS.
- Lessons learned from implementing change.
This special episode of the Inenco podcast looks at the Decarbonisation Fund available to the public sector, which was recently announced by the government. We'll also discuss some frequently asked questions related to the fund, such as:
- Is this a loan or a grant?
- Who is eligible to apply?
- What is the deadline for applications?
- Is the fund distributed on a first-come, first-served basis?
- Which projects are most likely to be successful in securing funding?
- More information on the low carbon skills fund
- How does the funding work - is it sent directly to organisations? Is it delivered immediately?
In our second podcast focused on the manufacturing sector we discuss:
-What is SECR?
-Do I comply with SECR?
-What do I have to report?
-The Net Zero discussion
-How can you improve your sustainability credentials
Should you have any questions or feedback after listening to the podcast please email podcast@inenco.com
In our latest podcast we are joined by Conor Ellis, who is the Head of Health Strategy at Archus.
Conor joins our NHS Account Manager Beth Goodwin to discuss the impact Covid 19 has had on the NHS Estate and what the future might look like.
Conor is an expert in the NHS Estate having worked in healthcare for over 30 years, including 10 years in NHS hospital management in the UK.
In the podcast we cover:
The current issues and how to maximise new opportunities
Avoiding the old normal
Bringing data together so it can be used to model capital and revenue
Delivering operational & sustainable improvements
Examples of best practice
Our first podcast manufacturing-focused episode – Energy Market & CCA Opportunities focuses on the following:
The Impact of COVID-19 on the energy market
The opportunity COVID-19 presents for buying energy
Climate Change Agreement update from Steve Walker
How to maximise the returns from a Climate Change Agreement
Operations Director Sam Davidson and Head of Procurement Stuart Lea; explain market changes over the last six months and how Inenco is helping clients deal with the challenges and grasp the opportunities. In particular, they focus on how best to balance immediate price opportunity with demand uncertainty.
Their key advice is:
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Where possible, extend the period of purchase agreements now.
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Use a flexible procurement solution to take advantage of current prices but still be able to react to ongoing market volatility.
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Ensure that volume considerations and uncertainty are at the forefront of the organisation’s strategy.
If you have any questions please contact us at podcast@inenco.com
In the podcast we discuss:
-Why CHP's have become so popular within the NHS
-How the benefits have changed over time
-How a CHP impacts your carbon output
-Ideas for how you can make the most of your existing CHP plant
Should you have any questions please email podcast@inenco.com.
In our first social housing podcast, we focus on:
- The impact that Covid-19 has had on the sector
- Delivering great customer service
- Achieving lower energy costs and service charges
- Embracing environmental sustainability
We hope you enjoy our podcast, should you have any questions or feedback after listening please email podcast@inenco.com. We will answer all questions directly and cover any recurring themes in future podcasts.
In the podcast we review the disproportionate level of challenge that many face when it comes to water procurement and bill validation. We cover how our new water proposition makes the entire process more efficient, what we've decided to do differently and how this different approach can unlock new opportunities for your business.
Finally, we discuss how water can also play a part in adopting a more holistic approach to environmental sustainability.
Presented by Bethany Goodwin and David Oliver. Our first podcast is a video podcast which focuses on:
The Impact of Covid 19 on Electricity Demand
Grid Stability, security of supply
Embedded Generator Disconnections
Long term impacts on non-commodities
Taking advantage from challenges