In the Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, Max La Manna is on a mission to demystify our energy systems and help make sense of the science and engineering that underpins our everyday lives.

As we push forward towards a net zero world, countries face tough targets to decarbonise the way we fuel our lives and National Grid is there to help in the UK and Northeast United States.

This time, Max explores how electricity is generated and how it makes its way to our homes. We take a mystery tour of the process, unveiling the infrastructure you might have seen out and about, and explaining how it all unpacks in our monthly or yearly energy bill.

We start with a visit to meet Ian Gough, who’s passionate about helping people understand how energy is part of the green revolution. He explains how the Green Park wind turbine, which presides over the UK’s M4 motorway, is powering local businesses. Plus we get an insight into exactly how these renewable power generators work.

Engineer Senamiso Mathobela explains how transmission carries high voltage energy around the UK, before we visit James Kelloway for a tour of the ESO – or electricity system operator – to find out how all that supply and demand is balanced to power everyday lives.

Then it’s off to a substation in Bristol to meet Stephen Blackwell. Ever wondered what happens at a local electricity substation? All is revealed here when Steve takes us through the important job of making sure that high voltage energy is stepped down to the right level for our homes and businesses and managed at sites around the country.

Then finally Paul Sands of pioneering green energy supplier Ecotricity explains how all these stages break down into our monthly bills, and tackles the tough questions many of us are facing during the crisis. He also discusses why renewable energy costs more during a gas crisis and how that might be set to change in the future.

Ian Gough runs Reduce Energy Ltd. https://www.nrgreduced.com

Green Park is located in Reading https://www.greenpark.co.uk

Find out about National Grid ESO at https://www.nationalgrideso.com

Ecotricity https://www.ecotricity.co.uk

In the Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxlamanna/">Max La Manna</a> is on a mission to demystify our energy systems and help make sense of the science and engineering that underpins our everyday lives.
As we push forward towards a net zero world, countries face tough targets to decarbonise the way we fuel our lives and National Grid is there to help in the UK and Northeast United States.
This time, Max explores how electricity is generated and how it makes its way to our homes. We take a mystery tour of the process, unveiling the infrastructure you might have seen out and about, and explaining how it all unpacks in our monthly or yearly energy bill.
We start with a visit to meet <a href="https://www.nrgreduced.com/">Ian Gough</a>, who’s passionate about helping people understand how energy is part of the green revolution. He explains how the <a href="https://www.greenpark.co.uk/">Green Park</a> wind turbine, which presides over the UK’s M4 motorway, is powering local businesses. Plus we get an insight into exactly how these renewable power generators work.
Engineer Senamiso Mathobela explains how transmission carries high voltage energy around the UK, before we visit James Kelloway for a tour of the <a href="https://www.nationalgrideso.com/">ESO – or electricity system operator</a> – to find out how all that supply and demand is balanced to power everyday lives.
Then it’s off to a substation in Bristol to meet Stephen Blackwell. Ever wondered what happens at a local electricity substation? All is revealed here when Steve takes us through the important job of making sure that high voltage energy is stepped down to the right level for our homes and businesses and managed at sites around the country.
Then finally Paul Sands of pioneering green energy supplier <a href="https://www.ecotricity.co.uk/">Ecotricity</a> explains how all these stages break down into our monthly bills, and tackles the tough questions many of us are facing during the crisis. He also discusses why renewable energy costs more during a gas crisis and how that might be set to change in the future.
Ian Gough runs Reduce Energy Ltd. <a href="https://www.nrgreduced.com/">https://www.nrgreduced.com</a>
Green Park is located in Reading <a href="https://www.greenpark.co.uk/">https://www.greenpark.co.uk</a>
Find out about National Grid ESO at <a href="https://www.nationalgrideso.com/">https://www.nationalgrideso.com</a>
Ecotricity <a href="https://www.ecotricity.co.uk/">https://www.ecotricity.co.uk</a>

In Season 2 of The Clean Energy Revolution podcast, Max La Manna takes a look at the role energy plays in tackling the negative effects of climate change.

 As countries around the world aim to reach net zero emissions, Max discovers how the world will be powered in the next 30 years as we work towards a future that doesn't contribute to global warming.

 Along the way we’ll meet inspiring people who are embracing new technology to make their lives, homes and businesses cleaner and greener, as well as the experts developing the technology, who explain how our lives will be transformed and how we can get involved.

 From the electricity we use in our homes and offices, to our transport, shops, schools, hospitals and factories, the energy we use to fuel our everyday life is getting greener and cleaner.

 National Grid has a crucial role to play, as they supply energy to homes across the UK and the Northeast United States - meaning they’re at the heart of connecting all of us to a greener future.

 Are you ready to be part of the revolution? Join Max for your definitive guide to the net zero energy transition.

 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Season 2 of The Clean Energy Revolution podcast, Max La Manna takes a look at the role energy plays in tackling the negative effects of climate change.
 As countries around the world aim to reach net zero emissions, Max discovers how the world will be powered in the next 30 years as we work towards a future that doesn't contribute to global warming.
 Along the way we’ll meet inspiring people who are embracing new technology to make their lives, homes and businesses cleaner and greener, as well as the experts developing the technology, who explain how our lives will be transformed and how we can get involved.
 From the electricity we use in our homes and offices, to our transport, shops, schools, hospitals and factories, the energy we use to fuel our everyday life is getting greener and cleaner.
 National Grid has a crucial role to play, as they supply energy to homes across the UK and the Northeast United States - meaning they’re at the heart of connecting all of us to a greener future.
 Are you ready to be part of the revolution? Join Max for your definitive guide to the net zero energy transition.
 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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