EP11 - Andrew Spencer (Equans)

<p> content type</p><p><br></p><p>Interview</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> primary goal</p><p><br></p><p>Educational</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> summary</p><p><br></p><p>In 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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> keywords</p><p><br></p><p>Decarbonisation, Built Environment, Energy Transition, Virtual Power Plants, Place-Based Decarbonisation, Sustainability, UK Buildings, Energy Management, Climate Resilience</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> key topics</p><p><br></p><p>Andrew Spencer&#39;s career journey from engineering to decarbonisation</p><p>The role of technology and human behaviour in sustainable buildings</p><p>Place-based decarbonisation projects and their impact</p><p>Virtual power plants and energy flexibility</p><p>Climate resilience and adaptation in the built environment</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Titles</p><p><br></p><p>From Engineering to Net Zero: Andrew Spencer&#39;s Decarbonisation Journey</p><p>How Technology and Human Behaviour Shape Sustainable Buildings</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> sound bites</p><p><br></p><p>&quot;Virtual power plants match demand and generation digitally&quot;</p><p>&quot;Climate change impacts are already costing the UK millions&quot;</p><p>&quot;Find what interests you and have passion in your career&quot;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Energy and Decarbonisation</p><p>01:26 Andrew&#39;s Journey into Energy and Engineering</p><p>06:08 The Role of Community in Energy Projects</p><p>09:27 Success Metrics in Energy Projects</p><p>13:37 Understanding Building Management and Human Interaction</p><p>15:34 Technology and Human Element in Energy Solutions</p><p>18:20 Explaining Virtual Power Plants and Flexibility</p><p>21:26 Decarbonisation and Energy Security</p><p>23:01 Resilience in the Built Environment</p><p>24:49 Climate Adaptation and Cost of Inaction</p><p>29:29 Future Innovations in Energy Management</p><p>32:47 Navigating the Energy Industry: Lessons Learned</p><p><br></p><p> resources</p><p><br></p><p>Equans UK - https://www.equans.co.uk/</p><p>PAS 2035 and 335 - https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>