EP11 - Andrew Spencer (Equans)

content typeInterview primary goalEducational summaryIn this insightful interview, Andrew Spencer, Energy and Carbon Services Director at Equans UK, shares his journey from engineering to leading decarbonisation projects across the UK. Discover how technology, human behaviour, and innovative strategies are transforming the built environment for a sustainable future. keywordsDecarbonisation, Built Environment, Energy Transition, Virtual Power Plants, Place-Based Decarbonisation, Sustainability, UK Buildings, Energy Management, Climate Resilience key topicsAndrew Spencer's career journey from engineering to decarbonisationThe role of technology and human behaviour in sustainable buildingsPlace-based decarbonisation projects and their impactVirtual power plants and energy flexibilityClimate resilience and adaptation in the built environmentTitlesFrom Engineering to Net Zero: Andrew Spencer's Decarbonisation JourneyHow Technology and Human Behaviour Shape Sustainable Buildings sound bites"Virtual power plants match demand and generation digitally""Climate change impacts are already costing the UK millions""Find what interests you and have passion in your career"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Energy and Decarbonisation01:26 Andrew's Journey into Energy and Engineering06:08 The Role of Community in Energy Projects09:27 Success Metrics in Energy Projects13:37 Understanding Building Management and Human Interaction15:34 Technology and Human Element in Energy Solutions18:20 Explaining Virtual Power Plants and Flexibility21:26 Decarbonisation and Energy Security23:01 Resilience in the Built Environment24:49 Climate Adaptation and Cost of Inaction29:29 Future Innovations in Energy Management32:47 Navigating the Energy Industry: Lessons Learned resourcesEquans UK - https://www.equans.co.uk/PAS 2035 and 335 - https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/