Utilita CEO and Chairman on Energy Bills, UK Taxes and Smarter Energy Use

Four years ago, after the energy crisis in Ukraine, utility companies entered administration as a result of a margin shock. Wolfe Power Club, this week, sits down with Utilita CEO and Founder, Bill Bullen, and chairman, Derek Lickorish MBE, to see what lessons we learnt now we're in the middle of the Iran crisis.Bill Bullen is the founder and CEO of Utilita, the pioneering UK energy supplier launched in 2003. An engineering graduate from the University of Bath with an MSc from Cranfield, he has spent nearly four decades in the energy sector. Bullen previously held senior roles at SWEB, Electricity Direct and Centrica before creating Utilita to offer fairer, smarter prepayment energy. Under his leadership, Utilita became the first UK supplier to install smart meters in homes and has grown into a major Pay As You Go provider. His focus on sustainability and innovation continues to shape Utilita’s mission. Derek Lickorish MBE is a veteran of the UK energy sector with nearly five decades of experience. He has served as Non‑Executive Chairman of Utilita Energy since 2018, helping guide a leading smart Pay As You Go supplier with a strong focus on sustainability. His career includes senior roles at EDF Energy and influential advisory positions at Ofgem, Secure Meters and Sustainability First. Lickorish previously chaired the UK Government’s Fuel Poverty Advisory Group and now chairs National Energy Action, reflecting his long‑standing commitment to tackling fuel poverty. He was awarded an MBE in 2012 for services to the fuel poor.Season Two is in Partnership with The SpectatorTickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchaseIf you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or [email protected] Our SocialsWebsite: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production TeamFounder and Host: Alex WolfeDirector of Government Relations: Max AustinDesigner: Nick PelekanosEditor: Adam WoodwardSocial Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast