Episodes
Join Fraser and Ollie as they chat about the future of energy from the perspective of young voters.
Published 07/15/22
Join Fraser Durham and Rob Hopkins (cofounder of Transition Town Totnes) as they discuss how the power of imagination creates the future that we want. Produced by @IAmThe How 
Published 07/05/22
Join Fraser Durham and Johnny Gowdy (Director at Regen) as they reveal their insights on energy prices, new generation projects and evolving policy in a world where the supply chain is calling the shots. Poduced by @IAmThe How 
Published 01/24/22
Are our pensions based on finance models which are broken? Is our obsession with growth an outdated experiment - that has gone wrong? Is now the time for us to imagine and build a new 'asset based economy? Fraser gives us all reason to pause for thought. Produced by @IAmTheHow
Published 11/24/21
Tom's insight from his first hand negotiations at Paris 2015 tee-up our expectations for Glasgow COP26 with a message of respectful balance between the "blah blah blah" and the turning wheels of bureaucracy, as we all travel along the highway to change. Produced by @IAmTheHow
Published 10/14/21
How future energy scenarios require us to balance investment  and consumer demand. along with the role of flexibility. A How Production for Argand Solutions, @IAmTheHow
Published 07/26/21
Are green investment funds effective or do they just make us feel better? Understanding primary and secondary markets may seem irrelevant to the average investor, but it's vital that we learn more and take part in the conversation. A How Production for Argand Solutions, @IAmTheHow
Published 05/27/21
The pandemic shows us that behavioural change is not enough to meet carbon targets; we have to get clever about being smart. A How Production for Argand Solutions, @IAmTheHow
Published 04/20/21
'The social cost of carbon' debate between scientists and economists has been running for years, but it's now firmly back on the table; Fraser steers us through some of the complexities. A How Production @IAmTheHow
Published 03/10/21
Why renewable investment opportunities should model for environmental impact in addition to financial return. Fraser talks us through the complexities of the energy markets. A How Production @IAmTheHow
Published 01/27/21
We hear Fraser's thoughts on how the US Election, Covid-19 and the world economy may give us all some reasons to be cheerful. A How Production @IAmTheHow
Published 11/27/20
How quality should feed in to the next stage of society's low carbon story, with Fraser Durham, Argand Solutions. A How Production @IAmTheHow
Published 05/28/20
What can we learn from the covid crisis that may apply to the climate crisis? 
Published 03/20/20
As corporate and industrial businesses seek zero / low carbon power alternatives the case for linking existing & new generation with localised demand assets via private wires is increasing, but there are many areas to consider along the way. A How Production for Argand Solutions.
Published 02/26/20
The Electric Vehicle revolution is coming... but how can you measure your energy data and provide the analysis for sound investment decisions? A How Production for Argand Solutions.
Published 02/17/20
"We are now in a position where we can utilise renewable power generation and we can use it predictably, so why do we continue to look at the forms of generation that are detrimental to our environment." Rob Miles. CEO Immersa. Here we tackle some of the big questions around energy independence: how will technology affect the grid and the what is the outlook in a subsidy free landscape? This is a must for every person who has an interest in the future of renewable energy.
Published 10/16/18
Using modern control technology to simply switch off non critical assets at expensive times can result in significant returns within 1 or 2 years. While distributed generation and storage remain a crucial part of overall energy strategy, switching provides a simple and cost effective approach to energy management that beats many other investments in renewables... the challenge is working out how to get started; this is where we help with our energy audit.
Published 09/22/18
The cost of energy storage systems is falling largely as a result of Flexibility Markets which are driving opportunities for investment and new revenue streams, but it's a complicated picture: volatile pricing, variable tariffs and battery technology result in risk. How can you assess this complexity and achieve investment clarity? Fraser and Alistair explain the market, what the opportunities are and how GridMAP with market facilitation work to mitigate risk for a clear strategy for your...
Published 08/14/18
With an increasing number of offers for businesses to take a free battery you need to know if this is a good idea, but there are many factors to consider. Argand have a 3 step process to help you get the right answer; GridMAP models your energy profile data with potential export revenues and combines this to reveal the overall effect when battery storage is included in the mix. Fraser Durham: "There's a story out there that energy generation and storage doesn't make sense. That's wrong: it...
Published 05/25/18
With energy demand increasing, emission targets in place and a grid that is under pressure, the case for renewable generation is clear and energy storage is a vital part of the mix. But is now the right time to invest? It's a complicated mix of technology, tariffs and financing; we could all benefit from some clarity... Join Fraser as he explains how Argand are modelling complex data to present you with the clear options, so that you can easily communicate the best choice to your customers.
Published 05/03/18
We've all heard it said: "If the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow there will not be enough power, so we have to rely on non-renewable sources for energy." But is this the full picture and is it true? And if so, how is technology changing the way that we look at generation, storage, distribution and investment?   Join Alastair Gets, Analytics Engineer at Argand Solutions in this short podcast to find out how Argand Solutions drives value from data to tackle some of these complex...
Published 03/20/18