Hot Off The Grid

Hot Off The Grid is the podcast exploring the people behind the UK’s most important industries, from energy and transport to water, nuclear and major infrastructure projects. Brought to you by Rullion, the show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the real challenges behind building, maintaining and scaling the systems society depends on. Each month, Sibel Akel, Rullion’s Marketing Director, speaks to the people delivering these projects — sharing honest insight on their careers, skills, workforce challenges, and what it takes to get work done.

Hot Off The Grid is a business podcast hosted by Rullion, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rullion hosts Hot Off The Grid, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Hot Off The Grid

  From Coal Power to Clean Energy Innovation

  May 28, 202619 minS0

  <p>What does engineering really look like behind the scenes? Yasmin Ali shares how a childhood shaped by power cuts led her into energy, battery technology and public engagement, and why the industry needs to rethink how it attracts talent. <br /> </p><p>In this episode of Hot Off The Grid, we speak with Yasmin Ali about careers, clean energy and the human side of engineering: <br />• Growing up in Baghdad during the Gulf War and how early experiences shaped her perspective on energy <br />• Why she went from wanting to study medicine to becoming a chartered chemical engineer <br />• Writing her b...

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  Hot Off The Grid

  Building Sizewell C and Britain’s Energy Future

  May 21, 202624 minS0

  <p>From English Literature to Leading Sizewell C <br> <br>Why do major infrastructure projects struggle to connect with the people they impact most? Julia Pyke shares why the future of nuclear and critical infrastructure depends on long term thinking, community investment and creating opportunities beyond construction alone. </p><p>In this episode of Hot Off The Grid, we speak with Julia Pyke about nuclear, infrastructure and the lasting social impact of major energy projects:  <br> <br>• How Julia transitioned from studying English and law into leading major infrastructure projects <br>• Why Julia changed her mind about nuclear energy and helped bring...

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  The Hidden Problem Holding the Energy Industry Back

  Apr 16, 202616 minS0

  <p>Why is energy still seen as confusing from the outside? Daljeet Kaur shares why simplifying the sector could unlock better customer experiences, stronger talent pipelines and a more accessible future for energy.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Hot Off The Grid, we speak with Daljeet, COO of Valda Energy, about building a modern energy business and what it takes to scale in a fast-moving sector:<br>• How Daljeet went from apprentice to COO in the energy sector<br>• What it took to scale Valda Energy from 6 to 130+ employees<br>• Why culture and career progression matter more t...

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  Episode #9

  Why Energy Doesn’t Have a Skills Shortage

  Apr 8, 202618 minS0

  <p>Is there really a skills shortage in energy, or is something else holding the sector back? Miguel Trenkel-Lopez shares why communication and education may be the real barriers to scaling the workforce. </p><p>In this episode of Hot Off The Grid, we speak with Miguel Trenkel-Lopez, founder of Megawatt, about the future of energy talent and how we attract, develop and retain the workforce needed to deliver critical infrastructure: </p><p>• How Miguel’s journey into nuclear started through a graduate scheme <br />• Why energy is one of the biggest challenges facing the global economy<br />• The difference between rene...

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  Episode #8

  What Nuclear Regulators Actually Do

  Apr 8, 202615 minS0

  <p>What does nuclear regulation actually look like from the inside? Rani Franovich shares lessons from three decades shaping reactor policy in the US. </p><p>In this episode of Hot Off The Grid, we speak with Rani Franovich, former senior leader at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, about what it really takes to regulate nuclear safely: </p><p>• How nuclear regulation works behind the scenes   <br />• How policy has evolved over the past three decades   <br />• Why modernisation is critical as new reactor technologies emerge   <br />• The role regulation plays in enabling the future of clean energy    </p><p>Guest Bio: Rani Franovich is...

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