Join Jennifer Davies, Head of Workforce Renewal at SP Energy Networks; Terry Dillon, Senior Programme Manager at Skills Development Scotland; and Aimee Dickson, Co-Chair of Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board Apprentice Engagement Group and Workforce Programme Leader at SP Energy Networks, for the latest episode of Powering Conversations.

Together, they explore the people, skills and opportunities powering the energy system of the future.

Discover how apprenticeships, alternative career pathways, digital skills and industry collaboration are helping to build a workforce ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Energy networks play a vital role in everyday life, but their impact extends far beyond keeping the lights on. In this episode, host Caroline Blair explores how electricity networks support local communities, create jobs and skills opportunities, help tackle fuel poverty, and contribute to economic growth.

Joining Caroline for the discussion are:

• Stephanie Anderson, Price Control Director, SP Energy Networks
• Matthew Cole, Head of Fuel Bank Foundation
• Damien Yeates, Chief Executive, Skills Development Scotland

Together, they share insights into the wider social and economic value energy networks deliver, and discuss the opportunities for collaboration between industry, communities and partner organisations to create lasting positive impact.

Listen now to discover how energy networks are helping to power communities across the country.

Join Caroline Blair in Episode 4 of Powering Conversations as she explores the future of our distribution network with three industry experts: Iain Divers, SP Energy Networks Head of Distribution Networks, Graham Ault, Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Smarter Grid Solutions, and Angela Love, Chair of the SP Energy Networks Independent Net Zero Advisory Council (INZAC).​

Explore the latest advancements in low-carbon technologies (LCTs), customer needs, and resilience strategies as we transition toward Net Zero. This episode unravels the complexities of our evolving electricity system, highlighting how smarter, more flexible networks are being developed to meet the demands of a net-zero future.​

Learn what this means for you as a customer. From peak-time demand to overnight efficiency, discover how smarter energy use and customer incentives are reshaping the future of electricity distribution. Get ready for an insightful discussion on our distribution network and its evolving shift for the future of energy.

Join Caroline Blair in Episode 3 of Powering Conversations as she delves into the exceptional and necessary transformation of our transmission system, with three industry experts; Laura Campbell, Head of Strategic Projects at SP Energy Networks; Laura Fleming, Country Managing Director at Hitachi Energy UK; Keith Bell, Professor of Future Power Systems at Strathclyde University.​

Discover more about transmission’s critical role in the journey to Net Zero and energy security through the connection of renewables to the grid and transferring power across the UK, serving homes and businesses.​

Learn what this means for you as a customer and explore the crucial role of our transmission network.

Join Caroline Blair in Episode 2 of Powering Conversations as she dives into the future of energy with three industry experts: Nia Lowe, DSO Lead at SP Energy Networks, Grant Spence, Director at Net Zero Energy Systems, and David Flynn, Professor at the University of Glasgow. Discover the exciting transition from Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to Distribution System Operator (DSO). This episode unravels the complexities of our evolving electricity system, highlighting how we must dynamically balance supply and demand to achieve Net Zero.

Our experts delve into the transformation ahead for our electricity network to meet Net Zero and what that means for consumers. Featuring Scott Mathieson, Network Planning and Regulation Director for SP Energy Networks, Kathleen Davis, Commercial Director of the Power Networks Demonstration Centre and Dave Roberts, Managing Director of EA Technology.