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Next Time Around.

Listen to our podcast, Next Time Around, hosted by Lauren Forster and Richard Britton as they dive into the challenges of the energy transition with leaders from across the industry.

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Conversations from across the energy transition.

In this episode, we're joined by Victoria Moxham, Director of Customer and Code Management at Elexon, to explore how Britain keeps its electricity system balanced as it shifts to renewables — and why flexibility, real-time data and smarter market rules are now essential to energy security and the UK's net zero transition.

EV pioneer and Guinness World Record holder Kevin Booker joins us to discuss range, charging, fleet electrification, smart homes, and the realities of EV adoption. From debunking myths to exploring virtual power plants and home energy systems, this episode looks at what it really takes to make electric mobility work at scale.

In this episode, Lucy Murley, Consultant at LCP Delta, explores why energy flexibility is becoming critical to a smarter, more resilient energy system — and how demand-side assets like EVs are unlocking value for consumers, businesses and the grid as flexibility scales beyond early adopters.

In this episode, Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof, Central Europe Lead at Gridcog, explores why flexibility is becoming critical to the energy transition and how smarter use of behind-the-meter assets can reduce grid strain, lower costs and unlock wider system value.

Alex Gray from Energy UK breaks down what the Autumn Budget means for households, businesses and the UK's energy future. We explore energy bills, policy stability, electrification and long-term energy security, plus the Warm Homes Plan, EV road pricing and the move to remove policy costs from bills.

Beena Sharma joins us to break down the real role of carbon capture in the energy transition, exploring circular carbon solutions and what it will take to reach net zero.

EV expert Gill Nowell joins Next Time Around to reveal how electric vehicles, smart homes, and data are powering the future of energy and mobility.

Next Time Around returns for Season 2 with a behind-the-scenes look at Powerverse, where a culture of authenticity and collaboration is driving innovative, human-centred solutions for the next generation of energy.

Join us as Susan Robson MBE, CEO of the Women’s Engineering Society takes us through the changes happening at one of the UK’s most iconic energy organisations, National Grid.

This week, we're joined by Rowley Douglas MBE, a gold medallist in rowing at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, who shares how the lessons learned from winning gold can translate into building a more sustainable future.

This week, we’re joined by Michelle Little, an energy industry expert with over 20 years of experience. Michelle shares her insights on the transition to electric homes, emphasising the growing importance of consumer choice and convenience.

In this episode, Raj Lyons Chohan, founder and CEO of Affinity EV, takes us on his journey from washing cars to founding a pioneering platform that’s reshaping both the automotive and energy sectors.

Alex Baggallay, Growth Partnerships Lead UK & Ireland at Salesforce, joins us this week to explore how AI and data are transforming industries and creating new opportunities for businesses to stay ahead in the electric future.

We talk with Scarlett Allen-Horton, founder of Harper Fox Partners, about the evolving world of recruitment in the energy sector.

Join hosts Lauren Forster and Richard Britton as they dive into the challenges of the energy crisis. From the impact of the energy price cap to the shift toward electric vehicles and heat pumps, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping our energy landscape.