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EPISODE 4:
Policy, Place & Partnerships: A Local Authority Perspective on Net Zero
Local authorities are on the front line of net zero — making real decisions on energy, infrastructure and what works for communities.
Karen Brooks is joined by Anna Lewis from Caerphilly County Borough Council to explore where hydrogen fits into local delivery, the challenges of balancing cost and impact, and what it takes to turn ambition into action.
Because net zero isn’t a plan — it’s a delivery challenge.
Catch up on our podcast series, packed with expert insights, inspiring conversations, and thoughtful takeaways you won’t want to miss.
The Only Way is Hydrogen? - Small molecule. Big clean future.
NEXT EPISODE OUT:
Early June 2026
Hosted by Karen Brooks, our Deputy Director and green hydrogen-curious newbie, The Only Way is Hydrogen is a 12-episode podcast exploring the real role hydrogen could play in creating a cleaner future.
Across the series, Karen speaks with experts from local government, energy utilities, transport, industry, research, the arts, businesses and communities to cut through hype and explain hydrogen in plain language.
Rather than promoting green hydrogen as a silver bullet, the series focuses on evidence, lived experience, and honest debate — helping listeners understand where hydrogen genuinely fits, and where it doesn’t. Is hydrogen the only way — or just one part of the solution?