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    <description>Covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. Hosted by Damian Bell and featuring experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure. Sustainable Infrastructure explores the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward.

How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation? What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy? How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK go green? How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure?

Get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future in our three-part series with leading host Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey Ltd.

Episode 1: Introduction to SLES
Co-host: Matthew Bennell - Senior IT Services Manager, Group IT, Amey 
Guest: Professor David Healey - Smart Grid Solutions
 
Episode 2: Data and Technology 
Co-host: Taryn Hide - Market Director, Advisory &amp; Analytics, Amey 
Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital &amp; Technology, Analytics &amp; Advisory, Amey
 
Episode 3: Partnerships and Funding 
Co-host: John Hassall - Senior Project Manager, Transport Infrastructure, Amey 
Guests: Emily Davies - ESG Director, and David Aird - Business Director, Net Zero &amp; Energy Solutions

Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey share how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future.

If you’re interested in Net Zero, Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES), cleantech, renewable energy, decarbonisation, or sustainable development - or you simply want to understand how the UK’s infrastructure is going green - you’ll find what you need right here.

Want to get involved? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:

Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

Sponsor an episode.

Ask a question.


If you like Anticipate Podcast, Building Confidence, Engineering Matters, Sustainable Forces or Talking Infrastructure, you’ll enjoy Sustainable Infrastructure.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. Hosted by Damian Bell and featuring experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure. Sustainable Infrastructure explores the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward.

How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation? What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy? How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK go green? How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure?

Get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future in our three-part series with leading host Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey Ltd.

Episode 1: Introduction to SLES
Co-host: Matthew Bennell - Senior IT Services Manager, Group IT, Amey 
Guest: Professor David Healey - Smart Grid Solutions
 
Episode 2: Data and Technology 
Co-host: Taryn Hide - Market Director, Advisory &amp; Analytics, Amey 
Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital &amp; Technology, Analytics &amp; Advisory, Amey
 
Episode 3: Partnerships and Funding 
Co-host: John Hassall - Senior Project Manager, Transport Infrastructure, Amey 
Guests: Emily Davies - ESG Director, and David Aird - Business Director, Net Zero &amp; Energy Solutions

Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey share how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future.

If you’re interested in Net Zero, Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES), cleantech, renewable energy, decarbonisation, or sustainable development - or you simply want to understand how the UK’s infrastructure is going green - you’ll find what you need right here.

Want to get involved? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:

Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

Sponsor an episode.

Ask a question.


If you like Anticipate Podcast, Building Confidence, Engineering Matters, Sustainable Forces or Talking Infrastructure, you’ll enjoy Sustainable Infrastructure.</itunes:summary>
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<li>Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.</li>
<li>Sponsor an episode.</li>
<li>Ask a question.</li>
</ul><p><br></p><p>If you like Anticipate Podcast, Building Confidence, Engineering Matters, Sustainable Forces or Talking Infrastructure, you’ll enjoy Sustainable Infrastructure.</p>]]>
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      <description>How is data shaping the future of SLES? From demand forecasting to real-time monitoring, exploring the innovative ways in which these tools are transforming SLES initiatives are:


  Host: Damian Bell - AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms, Amey

  Co-host: Taryn Hide - Market Director, Advisory &amp; Analytics, Amey 

  Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital &amp; Technology, Analytics &amp; Advisory, Amey 


Data and technology are becoming increasingly critical to the modern energy landscape, enabling smarter, more efficient local energy systems. Bell, Hide, and Govila chat about the opportunities and challenges in data collection, sharing, and governance while focusing on:


  The role of data in SLES and how it supports energy optimisation

  Key data applications like demand forecasting and real-time monitoring

  The technologies powering SLES - smart grids and IoT devices for monitoring and control, and AI and machine learning for predictive analytics

  How to overcome data barriers – data maturity, data privacy and security concerns in local energy systems, addressing digital skills and knowledge gaps in leveraging technology effectively 


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At Amey we believe that the future of energy is local, smarter, and more sustainable which is why we created Sustainable Infrastructure, covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. 



Sustainable Infrastructure is hosted by Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey - and features experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure.


  How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation?

  What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy?

  How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network?

  How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure? 


On Sustainable Infrastructure, where we explore the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward, get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future. 

--- 



Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey shares how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future. 



Want to get involved with Sustainable Infrastructure? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:


  Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

  Sponsor an episode.

  Ask a question.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>How is data shaping the future of SLES? From demand forecasting to real-time monitoring, exploring the innovative ways in which these tools are transforming SLES initiatives are:


  Host: Damian Bell - AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms, Amey

  Co-host: Taryn Hide - Market Director, Advisory &amp; Analytics, Amey 

  Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital &amp; Technology, Analytics &amp; Advisory, Amey 


Data and technology are becoming increasingly critical to the modern energy landscape, enabling smarter, more efficient local energy systems. Bell, Hide, and Govila chat about the opportunities and challenges in data collection, sharing, and governance while focusing on:


  The role of data in SLES and how it supports energy optimisation

  Key data applications like demand forecasting and real-time monitoring

  The technologies powering SLES - smart grids and IoT devices for monitoring and control, and AI and machine learning for predictive analytics

  How to overcome data barriers – data maturity, data privacy and security concerns in local energy systems, addressing digital skills and knowledge gaps in leveraging technology effectively 


--- 

 

At Amey we believe that the future of energy is local, smarter, and more sustainable which is why we created Sustainable Infrastructure, covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. 



Sustainable Infrastructure is hosted by Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey - and features experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure.


  How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation?

  What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy?

  How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network?

  How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure? 


On Sustainable Infrastructure, where we explore the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward, get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future. 

--- 



Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey shares how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future. 



Want to get involved with Sustainable Infrastructure? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:


  Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

  Sponsor an episode.

  Ask a question.</itunes:summary>
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  <li>Host: Damian Bell - AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms, Amey</li>
  <li>Co-host: Taryn Hide - Market Director, Advisory &amp; Analytics, Amey </li>
  <li>Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital &amp; Technology, Analytics &amp; Advisory, Amey </li>
</ul>
<p>Data and technology are becoming increasingly critical to the modern energy landscape, enabling smarter, more efficient local energy systems. Bell, Hide, and Govila chat about the opportunities and challenges in data collection, sharing, and governance while focusing on:</p>
<ul>
  <li>The role of data in SLES and how it supports energy optimisation</li>
  <li>Key data applications like demand forecasting and real-time monitoring</li>
  <li>The technologies powering SLES - smart grids and IoT devices for monitoring and control, and AI and machine learning for predictive analytics</li>
  <li>How to overcome data barriers – data maturity, data privacy and security concerns in local energy systems, addressing digital skills and knowledge gaps in leveraging technology effectively </li>
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<p> </p>
<p>At Amey we believe that the future of energy is local, smarter, and more sustainable which is why we created Sustainable Infrastructure, covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sustainable Infrastructure is hosted by Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey - and features experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure.</p>
<ul>
  <li>How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation?</li>
  <li>What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy?</li>
  <li>How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network?</li>
  <li>How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure? </li>
</ul>
<p>On Sustainable Infrastructure, where we explore the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward, get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future. </p>
<p>--- </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey shares how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Want to get involved with Sustainable Infrastructure? Email <a href="mailto:discover@amey.co.uk"><u>discover@amey.co.uk</u></a> to:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.</li>
  <li>Sponsor an episode.</li>
  <li>Ask a question.</li>
</ul>]]>
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      <title>The Importance of Partnerships for Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) | How Effective Collaborations can Make SLES a Reality</title>
      <description>Building multi-faceted SLES projects requires collaboration across various sectors, including both public and private stakeholders. In fact, it’s almost impossible for large-scale infrastructure projects to succeed without the right partnerships. 



Exploring why partnerships are essential to the success of SLES initiatives are:


  Host: Damian Bell - AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms, Amey

  Co-host: John Hassall - Senior Project Manager, Transport Infrastructure, Amey

  Guests: Emily Davies - ESG Director, and David Aird - Business Director, Net Zero &amp; Energy Solutions 


Bell, Hassall, Davies, and Aird know that from pooling resources and expertise to aligning diverse strategic goals, partnerships play a crucial role in scaling local energy systems.



That’s why they discuss the following on this episode of Sustainable Infrastructure:


  The importance of partnerships when implementing and scaling SLES initiatives

  How effective collaborations between public and private sector stakeholders can make SLES a reality

  The challenges and opportunities of aligning goals between different stakeholders

  The role of partnerships in pooling resources, knowledge, and expertise to drive SLES solutions/initiatives 


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At Amey we believe that the future of energy is local, smarter, and more sustainable which is why we created Sustainable Infrastructure, covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. 



Sustainable Infrastructure is hosted by Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey - and features experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure.


  How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation?

  What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy?

  How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network?

  How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure? 


On Sustainable Infrastructure, where we explore the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward, get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future. 

--- 

 

Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey shares how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future. 



Want to get involved with Sustainable Infrastructure? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:


  Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

  Sponsor an episode.

  Ask a question. </description>
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      <itunes:summary>Building multi-faceted SLES projects requires collaboration across various sectors, including both public and private stakeholders. In fact, it’s almost impossible for large-scale infrastructure projects to succeed without the right partnerships. 



Exploring why partnerships are essential to the success of SLES initiatives are:


  Host: Damian Bell - AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms, Amey

  Co-host: John Hassall - Senior Project Manager, Transport Infrastructure, Amey

  Guests: Emily Davies - ESG Director, and David Aird - Business Director, Net Zero &amp; Energy Solutions 


Bell, Hassall, Davies, and Aird know that from pooling resources and expertise to aligning diverse strategic goals, partnerships play a crucial role in scaling local energy systems.



That’s why they discuss the following on this episode of Sustainable Infrastructure:


  The importance of partnerships when implementing and scaling SLES initiatives

  How effective collaborations between public and private sector stakeholders can make SLES a reality

  The challenges and opportunities of aligning goals between different stakeholders

  The role of partnerships in pooling resources, knowledge, and expertise to drive SLES solutions/initiatives 


--- 

 

At Amey we believe that the future of energy is local, smarter, and more sustainable which is why we created Sustainable Infrastructure, covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. 



Sustainable Infrastructure is hosted by Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey - and features experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure.


  How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation?

  What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy?

  How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network?

  How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure? 


On Sustainable Infrastructure, where we explore the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward, get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future. 

--- 

 

Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey shares how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future. 



Want to get involved with Sustainable Infrastructure? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:


  Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

  Sponsor an episode.

  Ask a question. </itunes:summary>
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<p><br></p>
<p>Exploring why partnerships are essential to the success of SLES initiatives are:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Host: Damian Bell - AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms, Amey</li>
  <li>Co-host: John Hassall - Senior Project Manager, Transport Infrastructure, Amey</li>
  <li>Guests: Emily Davies - ESG Director, and David Aird - Business Director, Net Zero &amp; Energy Solutions </li>
</ul>
<p>Bell, Hassall, Davies, and Aird know that from pooling resources and expertise to aligning diverse strategic goals, partnerships play a crucial role in scaling local energy systems.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>That’s why they discuss the following on this episode of Sustainable Infrastructure:</p>
<ul>
  <li>The importance of partnerships when implementing and scaling SLES initiatives</li>
  <li>How effective collaborations between public and private sector stakeholders can make SLES a reality</li>
  <li>The challenges and opportunities of aligning goals between different stakeholders</li>
  <li>The role of partnerships in pooling resources, knowledge, and expertise to drive SLES solutions/initiatives </li>
</ul>
<p>--- </p>
<p> </p>
<p>At Amey we believe that the future of energy is local, smarter, and more sustainable which is why we created Sustainable Infrastructure, covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sustainable Infrastructure is hosted by Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey - and features experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure.</p>
<ul>
  <li>How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation?</li>
  <li>What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy?</li>
  <li>How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network?</li>
  <li>How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure? </li>
</ul>
<p>On Sustainable Infrastructure, where we explore the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward, get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future. </p>
<p>--- </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey shares how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Want to get involved with Sustainable Infrastructure? Email <a href="mailto:discover@amey.co.uk"><u>discover@amey.co.uk</u></a> to:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.</li>
  <li>Sponsor an episode.</li>
  <li>Ask a question. </li>
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      <title>An Introduction to Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) | How SLES is Transforming Energy Infrastructure Across the UK</title>
      <description>What exactly is a Smart Local Energy System (SLES) and how does it differ from the traditional energy sources we've relied on for so long? Exploring the fundamentals of SLES and its key components, such as local energy generation and smart technologies, are:


  Host: Damian Bell - AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms, Amey 

  Co-host: Matthew Bennell - Senior IT Services Manager, Group IT, Amey 

  Guest: Professor David Healey, Smart Grid Solutions &amp; Amey’s resident SLES expert 


They chat about how SLES can drive the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future and is earmarked to play a pivotal role in reshaping how we generate, manage, and consume energy differently than traditional energy systems. 

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At Amey we believe that the future of energy is local, smarter, and more sustainable which is why we created Sustainable Infrastructure, covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. 

 

Sustainable Infrastructure is hosted by Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey - and features experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure.


  How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation?

  What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy?

  How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network?

  How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure? 


On Sustainable Infrastructure, where we explore the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward, get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future. 

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Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey shares how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future. 

 

Want to get involved with Sustainable Infrastructure? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:


  Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

  Sponsor an episode.

  Ask a question. </description>
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      <itunes:summary>What exactly is a Smart Local Energy System (SLES) and how does it differ from the traditional energy sources we've relied on for so long? Exploring the fundamentals of SLES and its key components, such as local energy generation and smart technologies, are:


  Host: Damian Bell - AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms, Amey 

  Co-host: Matthew Bennell - Senior IT Services Manager, Group IT, Amey 

  Guest: Professor David Healey, Smart Grid Solutions &amp; Amey’s resident SLES expert 


They chat about how SLES can drive the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future and is earmarked to play a pivotal role in reshaping how we generate, manage, and consume energy differently than traditional energy systems. 

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At Amey we believe that the future of energy is local, smarter, and more sustainable which is why we created Sustainable Infrastructure, covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology. 

 

Sustainable Infrastructure is hosted by Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey - and features experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure.


  How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation?

  What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy?

  How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network?

  How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure? 


On Sustainable Infrastructure, where we explore the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward, get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future. 

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Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey shares how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future. 

 

Want to get involved with Sustainable Infrastructure? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:


  Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

  Sponsor an episode.

  Ask a question. </itunes:summary>
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  <li>What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy?</li>
  <li>How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network?</li>
  <li>How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure? </li>
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  <li>Sponsor an episode.</li>
  <li>Ask a question. </li>
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      <description>What if your neighbourhood could power itself - cleanly, smartly, and sustainably? Sustainable Infrastructure is where smart local energy systems (SLES) meet real-world innovation. Hosted by Damian Bell, this three-part series explores what SLES is, how its driving the transition to a low-carbon future, the data and technology it relies on, and the essential partnerships powering it all.

 

In each episode, you’ll hear from the people driving the energy transition - engineers, visionaries, and industry experts - as they share how decarbonisation, cleantech, and community-driven solutions are shaping a net zero future. Offering bold insights on powering the UK through smart infrastructure and sustainability-first thinking.



Episode 1: Introduction to SLES

Co-host: Matthew Bennell - Senior IT Services Manager, Group IT, Amey 

Guest: Professor David Healey - Smart Grid Solutions

 

Episode 2: Data and Technology 

Co-host: Taryn Hide - Market Director, Advisory &amp; Analytics, Amey 

Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital &amp; Technology, Analytics &amp; Advisory, Amey

 

Episode 3: Partnerships and Funding 

Co-host: John Hassall - Senior Project Manager, Transport Infrastructure, Amey 

Guests: Emily Davies - ESG Director, and David Aird - Business Director, Net Zero &amp; Energy Solutions



If you’re interested in Net Zero, Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES), cleantech, renewable energy, decarbonisation, or sustainable development - or you simply want to understand how the UK’s infrastructure is going green - you’ll find what you need right here.

 

Want to get involved? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:


  Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

  Sponsor an episode.

  Ask a question. 


 

If you like Anticipate Podcast, Building Confidence, Engineering Matters, Sustainable Forces or Talking Infrastructure, you’ll enjoy Sustainable Infrastructure.</description>
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In each episode, you’ll hear from the people driving the energy transition - engineers, visionaries, and industry experts - as they share how decarbonisation, cleantech, and community-driven solutions are shaping a net zero future. Offering bold insights on powering the UK through smart infrastructure and sustainability-first thinking.



Episode 1: Introduction to SLES

Co-host: Matthew Bennell - Senior IT Services Manager, Group IT, Amey 

Guest: Professor David Healey - Smart Grid Solutions

 

Episode 2: Data and Technology 

Co-host: Taryn Hide - Market Director, Advisory &amp; Analytics, Amey 

Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital &amp; Technology, Analytics &amp; Advisory, Amey

 

Episode 3: Partnerships and Funding 

Co-host: John Hassall - Senior Project Manager, Transport Infrastructure, Amey 

Guests: Emily Davies - ESG Director, and David Aird - Business Director, Net Zero &amp; Energy Solutions



If you’re interested in Net Zero, Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES), cleantech, renewable energy, decarbonisation, or sustainable development - or you simply want to understand how the UK’s infrastructure is going green - you’ll find what you need right here.

 

Want to get involved? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:


  Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.

  Sponsor an episode.

  Ask a question. 


 

If you like Anticipate Podcast, Building Confidence, Engineering Matters, Sustainable Forces or Talking Infrastructure, you’ll enjoy Sustainable Infrastructure.</itunes:summary>
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<p>Guest: Professor David Healey - Smart Grid Solutions</p>
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<p>Co-host: Taryn Hide - Market Director, Advisory &amp; Analytics, Amey </p>
<p>Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital &amp; Technology, Analytics &amp; Advisory, Amey</p>
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<p><strong>Episode 3: Partnerships and Funding </strong></p>
<p>Co-host: John Hassall - Senior Project Manager, Transport Infrastructure, Amey </p>
<p>Guests: Emily Davies - ESG Director, and David Aird - Business Director, Net Zero &amp; Energy Solutions</p>
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<p>If you’re interested in Net Zero, Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES), cleantech, renewable energy, decarbonisation, or sustainable development - or you simply want to understand how the UK’s infrastructure is going green - you’ll find what you need right here.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Want to get involved? Email discover@amey.co.uk to:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event.</li>
  <li>Sponsor an episode.</li>
  <li>Ask a question. </li>
</ul>
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<p>If you like Anticipate Podcast, Building Confidence, Engineering Matters, Sustainable Forces or Talking Infrastructure, you’ll enjoy Sustainable Infrastructure.</p>]]>
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