by Netting Zeros
Netting Zeros Media is a communications, events, media, and research company that tells solutions-focused stories about self-sustaining efforts to decarbonise the UK and beyond. We make the people and organisations doing the frontline work to achieve Net Zero accessible by platforming them on our podcast, sharing their stories, and otherwise supporting their mission with engaging journalism and multimedia.
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July 30, 2024
<p><strong>Guest: Ryan Law, CEO at Geothermal Engineering Limited (GEL)</strong> </p> <p>In this episode host Nate Maynard sits down with Ryan Law, CEO of Gel, to discuss their groundbreaking journey of bringing geothermal energy to the UK. </p> <p>From the challenges of securing investment to the exciting prospects of zero carbon mineral extraction, Ryan shares the ups and downs of developing the UK's first commercial geothermal project. The conversation also covers the policy gaps that need to be addressed to unlock the full potential of this renewable energy source. </p> <p>Tune in to learn about the future of geothermal energy and its role in the green energy revolution.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Check out our newest article on Zero Bills: </strong><a href="https://www.elementaldigital.co.uk/taking-zero-bills-from-concept-to-reality/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">link</a> </p> <p><strong>Subscribe on Substack</strong>:</p> <p><a href="https://nettingzeros.substack.com/">https://nettingzeros.substack.com/</a> </p> <p><strong>Join us on Linkedin</strong>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nettingzeros">https://www.linkedin.com/company/nettingzeros</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us on Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nettingzeros/">https://www.instagram.com/nettingzeros/</a><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p>
July 3, 2024
<p><em>Welcome to Netting Zeros, a podcast and Substack community that spotlights sustainability professionals, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they present. We are a small team with limited resources, so if you are enjoying what we are doing and want to see us grow, please subscribe and share, or – better still – pledge your support on Substack! </em></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Meet the player: </strong></p> <p>Roman Nitsovych is Research Director at <a href="https://dixigroup.org/en/home-en/">DiXi Group</a>, a Ukrainian think-tank focused on promotion of European integration, market reforms and higher transparency of the Ukrainian energy sector. A former activist and journalist, as well as editor of <a href="https://ua-energy.org/">Ukraine Energy</a>, Roman is a powerhouse advocate for Ukraine’s green energy transition and energy independence. <br></p> <p><strong>Net zero positioning: </strong><br>DiXi Group was instrumental in putting forward Ukraine’s National Climate Energy Plan (NCEP), which cabinet ministers <a href="https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/ukraina-zatverdyla-natsionalnyi-plan-z-enerhetyky-ta-klimatu-v-den-pochatku-peremovyn-pro-vstup-do-ies#:~:text=The%20Cabinet%20of%20Ministers%20of,the%20sustainable%20development%20of%20Ukraine.">approved</a> June 25, the same day as Ukraine formally began EU accession talks. Learn about the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people as they strive to transition to a decentralized, renewable power grid while facing daily power outages and infrastructure destruction. This episode sheds light on the challenges Ukraine has to overcome, the role of international support, and the urgent need for a sustainable energy future.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Report on the environmental impact of the Russia's invasion can be found </strong><a href="https://www.chathamhouse.org/2023/09/consequences-russias-war-ukraine-climate-action-food-supply-and-energy-security/07" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Subscribe on Substack</strong>:</p> <p><a href="https://nettingzeros.substack.com/">https://nettingzeros.substack.com/</a> </p> <p><strong>Join us on Linkedin</strong>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nettingzeros">https://www.linkedin.com/company/nettingzeros</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us on Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nettingzeros/">https://www.instagram.com/nettingzeros/</a><strong> </strong></p>
June 17, 2024
<p><strong>Guest: Hazel Starmer-Jones, Former Development Manager at Geothermal Engineering Limited (GEL)</strong> </p> <p>This episode explores the past, present and future of geothermal energy through an on-site visit to the UK’s first commercial geothermal energy project. </p> <p>Nate interviews Hazel Starmer-Jones former development manager at GEL about their geothermal project at the United Downs site in Cornwall. They discuss the science behind geothermal, the geological conditions that make Cornwall ripe for subsurface power, and the multi-decade journey GEL has been on to establish the UK's first geothermal power plant.</p> <p>Hazel explains the advantages of geothermal as a baseload power source, the site's discovery of lithium-rich fluids, and the potential for geothermal heating and lithium extraction. They also cover the technical challenges of deep drilling, policy barriers that have hindered development, strategies for community engagement, and workforce development needs. Finally, Hazel provides insights into the future expansion of geothermal across the UK.</p> <p><em>Key Topics:</em></p> <ul> <li><p>How geothermal energy works </p> </li> <li><p>Cornwall's geological conditions for geothermal</p> </li> <li><p>History of geothermal efforts in UK/Cornwall</p> </li> <li><p>Overcoming economic barriers to geothermal</p> </li> <li><p>Advantages of geothermal power </p> </li> <li><p>Geothermal heating applications </p> </li> <li><p>Lithium discovery in geothermal fluids </p> </li> <li><p>Deep drilling challenges </p> </li> <li><p>Policy incentives and regulatory hurdles </p> </li> <li><p>Managing seismic risks</p> </li> <li><p>Community engagement strategies </p> </li> <li><p>Green workforce development needs</p> </li> <li><p>Future UK geothermal potential </p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe on Substack</strong>:</p> <p><a href="https://nettingzeros.substack.com/">https://nettingzeros.substack.com/</a> </p> <p><strong>Join us on Linkedin</strong>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nettingzeros">https://www.linkedin.com/company/nettingzeros</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us on Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nettingzeros/">https://www.instagram.com/nettingzeros/</a><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p>
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Netting Zeros Media is a communications, events, media, and research company that tells solutions-focused stories about self-sustaining efforts to decarbonise the UK and beyond.
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