Electric Evolution

• Episode 147: Liz Allan and Peter Clutton-Brock - Unlocking the Grid: Smarter Data for a Faster Net Zero Transition

  We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 147: Liz Allan and Peter Clutton-Brock - Unlocking the Grid: Smarter Data for a Faster Net Zero Transition.Liz Allan is joined by Pete Clutton-Brock, CEO of Yottar, to explore one of the biggest obstacles in our journey to net zero: grid capacity.With a background spanning UK government departments, global tech giants, and cutting-edge climate tech, Pete has a rare perspective on how to unlock cleaner, smarter energy systems. He explains how Yottar uses data to map out available grid capacity, helping Charge Point Operators, the NHS, and other organisations to identify viable connection points for EV chargers, batteries, solar farms, and more.Liz and Pete discuss the growing grid constraints facing the electrification of transport, heat, and power, and why misinformation around grid resilience is dangerous. They also discuss the role AI can play in accelerating clean infrastructure and why better data (not just more of it) is essential for planning and equity. From zombie grid applications, political resistance, and pylons, they discuss tangible solutions to one of the UK’s most pressing net zero challenges.Quote of the Episode:"We’re going through an electrification supercycle, but grid congestion isn’t uniform. If we can guide developers to underused parts of the network, we can avoid unnecessary upgrades and unlock net zero faster." — Pete Clutton-BrockPeter Clutton-Brock Bio:Pete Clutton-Brock has spent nearly two decades working across energy, data, and climate strategy. He began his career shaping policy within the UK government, with roles at the Department for Energy and Climate Change, HM Treasury, and the Department for International Development. He later moved into consultancy, advising major tech companies such as Google and Amazon on their sustainability and energy plans. Pete’s interest in applying data science to environmental challenges led him to co-found the Centre for AI and Climate, bringing together machine learning experts to explore real-world climate solutions. Today, as CEO and Co-Founder of Yottar, he’s focused on making grid data more accessible, helping accelerate the rollout of clean energy infrastructure across the UK. Peter Clutton-Brock Links:Website: https://www.yottar.techLinkedIn: https://www.linkediSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode of Electric Evolution, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables more people to discover valuable insights from our amazing guests.Click the link below to find out how to add a review on Apple or Spotify https://bit.ly/4dtiMJK The Electric Evolution Podcast is proudly produced by Podforge, helping purpose-driven voices be heard. Links for Full Circle CI:Visit our website: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/podcasts Electric Evolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-evolution-podcast Support our podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast

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• Episode 146: Liz Allan and Jolene Cook, OBE - Turning Science into Global Climate Action

  We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 146: Liz Allan and Jolene Cook, OBE - Turning Science into Global Climate Action.Liz Allan speaks to Jolene Cook, OBE, Head of International Climate Science and UK IPCC Focal Point at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.Jolene shares her journey from musical maths graduate to leading global science-policy negotiations, including the intense behind-the-scenes work that goes into the IPCC reports that inform climate policy worldwide. From 3 am calls and 20-page policy summaries to her toddler’s views on EVs, Jolene brings a rare, human insight into one of the most important jobs in climate change today.Jolene Cook, OBE Bio:Jolene Cook is the Head of International Climate Science at the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. She serves as the UK’s Focal Point to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and leads negotiations on science issues within the UN climate framework. With a PhD in atmospheric sciences from the University of Reading, Jolene has built a career translating complex climate science into actionable global policy. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between evidence and action, while also being a mum, musician, and EV advocate.Quote of the episode:"Speak out. Don’t be the silent majority. If you care about climate change, make sure your voice is heard, because policymakers and businesses need to know the public supports action." – Jolene Cook, OBE.Jolene Cook, OBE Links:Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zeroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolene-cook-b3b39015Show your stripes: https://showyourstripes.info/c/europe/unitedkingdom/allCarbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-actionSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode of Electric Evolution, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables more people to discover valuable insights from our amazing guests.Click the link below to find out how to add a review on Apple or Spotify https://bit.ly/4dtiMJK The Electric Evolution Podcast is proudly produced by Podforge, helping purpose-driven voices be heard. Links for Full Circle CI:Visit our website: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/podcasts Electric Evolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-evolution-podcast Support our podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast

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• Episode 145: Liz Allan and Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah - the Fight for Clean Air in the UK

  We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 145: Liz Allan and Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah - the Fight for Clean Air in the UK.Liz Allan is joined by internationally recognised clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah for a powerful and emotional episode. After her daughter Ella died at just nine years old from a rare form of asthma, Rosamund became a leading advocate for environmental health and founded the Ella Roberta Foundation to protect others from preventable harm. In this honest and deeply inspiring conversation, Liz and Rosamund explore how invisible pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter are impacting our health every day, and why asthma, allergies, and respiratory illness need to be taken far more seriously. Rosamund explains why clean air must be seen as a public health issue, not a political one. She shares her belief in a national awareness campaign led by trusted voices, not politicians, to help people understand the link between pollution and illnesses like asthma, cancer, and even infertility. Her call is simple but powerful: we all have a role to play in pushing for change, and Ella’s Law, legislation that enshrines the right to clean air, must be part of that. Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah Bio:Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is a globally recognised environmental health advocate and the founder of the Ella Roberta Foundation. She became a leading voice in the clean air movement following the tragic death of her daughter, Ella, from severe asthma exacerbated by air pollution. Rosamund’s campaigning has led to landmark legal and public health recognition, including Ella becoming the first person in the world to have air pollution officially recorded as a cause of death. Rosamund is a passionate educator and speaker working to raise awareness of the health impacts of pollution and to push for systemic change through legislation, and public engagement.Quote of the Episode“We can be divided over so many other issues. But when it comes to health and the National Health Service, I want us all to be on the same page.” — Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-DebrahRosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah Links:Ella Roberta Foundation Website: https://www.ellaroberta.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosamund-adoo-kissi-debrah-cbe-18aa5577Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode of Electric Evolution, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables more people to discover valuable insights from our amazing guests.Click the link below to find out how to add a review on Apple or Spotify https://bit.ly/4dtiMJK The Electric Evolution Podcast is proudly produced by Podforge, helping purpose-driven voices be heard. Links for Full Circle CI:Visit our website: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/podcasts Electric Evolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-evolution-podcast Support our podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast

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• Episode 144: Liz Allan and Ben Marks - Consumer Insights and the Road to Decarbonisation

  We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 144: Liz Allan and Ben Marks - Consumer Insights and the Road to Decarbonisation. Liz Allan speaks with Ben Marks, Managing Director of Electrify Research, to uncover why understanding homeowner behaviour is key to scaling up the transition to low-carbon technologies. With a background in market research and a passion for decarbonisation, Ben shares how his company’s Home Electrification Tracker Study (HETS) is helping businesses, banks, and policymakers make smarter, data-driven decisions. Together, Liz and Ben explore the real attitudes of over 32,000 homeowners across the UK, US, Germany, and France towards solar panels, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home battery systems, painting a detailed picture of what’s driving (and stalling) the shift to cleaner technologies. They discuss why changing the public narrative around electrification remains such a challenge, especially in the face of persistent misinformation. Ben highlights how pinpointing the right consumer segments, such as “Electrification Trailblazers” and “Pragmatic Adopters”, is essential to accelerating adoption. The conversation also delves into the core motivations and barriers people experience when considering low-carbon alternatives, and how a systems-thinking approach can create powerful synergies between technologies, enabling benefits like lower bills and smarter, more efficient energy use across the home.Ben Marks Bio:Ben Marks is the Managing Director of Electrify Research and the founder of the Home Electrification Tracker Study (HETS). With over two decades in market research, including founding YouthSight and leading it for 18 years, Ben now applies his expertise to the energy transition. Passionate about decarbonisation and data-led decision-making, he’s helping businesses, banks, and governments understand homeowner attitudes towards electrification technologies and accelerate the move to net zero.Ben Marks Links:Website: https://www.electrifyresearch.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-marks-6818285Quote of the Episode"If you believe consumers will drive the pace of home decarbonisation, then using high-quality consumer data to guide your actions isn’t optional—it’s essential." — Ben Marks, Electrify ResearchSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode of Electric Evolution, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables more people to discover valuable insights from our amazing guests.Click the link below to find out how to add a review on Apple or Spotify https://bit.ly/4dtiMJK The Electric Evolution Podcast is proudly produced by Podforge, helping purpose-driven voices be heard. Links for Full Circle CI:Visit our website: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/podcasts Electric Evolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-evolution-podcast Support our podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast

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• Episode 143: Liz Allan and Daveena Saranna - Diversity, Equity, and the Future of EVs

  We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 143: Liz Allan and Daveena Saranna - Diversity, Equity, and the Future of EVs.Liz Allan welcomes the inspiring and dynamic Daveena Saranna, Campaigns Manager (EV) at Green.TV Media. With a background rooted in sustainability, storytelling, and diversity, Daveena shares her unique journey from growing up in a Porsche dealership to championing equity and inclusion in the EV space.A driving force behind the Top Women in EV campaign, Daveena speaks candidly about building community, redefining leadership, and what it means to create meaningful change across the sector. From curating impactful events to celebrating hidden voices, she discusses how Top Women in EV has become a platform for authenticity, allyship, and growth, locally and globally.In a deeply personal and relatable conversation, Liz and Daveena also explore their experiences as neurodivergent women in the industry. They speak openly about the challenges and empowerment that come from understanding their diagnoses, and how embracing difference leads to stronger teams, richer stories, and more human workplaces.Daveena Saranna Bio:Daveena Saranna is Campaigns Manager (EV and Top Women in EV) at Green.TV Media, where she champions inclusion, storytelling, and strategic engagement in the EV industry. With a background in global sustainable development and previous experience at Everything Electric (formerly Fully Charged), Daveena combines academic insight with creative flair. She is a passionate advocate for equity, neurodiversity, and creating human-centred experiences that drive lasting change in the clean tech and automotive sectors.Quote of the Episode:“Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a choice. And action, whether you’ve got a whole department or you're just one person doing your best, still matters.”— Daveena SarannaSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode of Electric Evolution, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables more people to discover valuable insights from our amazing guests.Click the link below to find out how to add a review on Apple or Spotify https://bit.ly/4dtiMJK The Electric Evolution Podcast is proudly produced by Podforge, helping purpose-driven voices be heard. Links for Full Circle CI:Visit our website: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/podcasts Electric Evolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-evolution-podcast Support our podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast

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