Sustainable Infrastructure | Sustainability with SLES: Smart Local Energy Systems

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:

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:

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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.

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 [email protected] to:

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:

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:

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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.

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 [email protected] to:

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:

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.

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 [email protected] to:

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 & Analytics, Amey 

Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital & Technology, Analytics & 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 & 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 [email protected] to:

If you like Anticipate Podcast, Building Confidence, Engineering Matters, Sustainable Forces or Talking Infrastructure, you’ll enjoy Sustainable Infrastructure.