Energising Real Estate: Innovations, Legislation, and the Race to Net Zero with Jonathan Cohen, Head of Energy at Howard Kennedy

Join us as we welcome Jonathan Cohen, an industry-leading energy solicitor and Head of Energy at Howard Kennedy. In this episode, Jonathan delves into the interconnection between property and energy within the sustainability and ESG.   Key Takeaways:   1. The Evolving Real Estate Landscape: Jonathan provides a snapshot of how the property development sector is increasingly intertwining with energy considerations, revealing new commercial opportunities such as revenue-sharing from EV charging points and solar photovoltaics.   2. The Challenge of Navigating Sustainable Value: Developers must balance immediate sustainability measures with the adaptability for future technological advancements to maintain relevance and value in their projects.   3. Financing and Technology Synergy: We explore how sustainable practices are becoming a prerequisite for funding, with financial backers requiring concrete actions for sustainability as part of investment conditions.   4. Energy Storage and Community Impact: The rise of large-scale battery storage facilities presents a new frontier for energy efficiency, and community engagement is highlighted as a crucial element in enhancing social impact and financial returns.   5. Legal Considerations in Energy Projects: From insurance negotiations to advising on stakeholder engagement, Jonathan outlines the legal intricacies involved in facilitating sustainable energy projects. The ESG in Property Podcast is powered by LifeProven.#podcast ⁠#sustainability #realestate #property #energy #renewables #netzero #law Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3olrjqpBfdCLD2xzNQHheR Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/esg-in-property-podcast/id1514063533

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Hello, hello, hello, and welcome to The ESG in Property Podcast! Hosted by Adam Hinds, Co-Founder of LifeProven Real Estate Advisory, we give you insider access to the most innovative and ambitious commercial real estate leaders pioneering financial, social, and environmental impact. From strategy and regulation to wellbeing, data, and design, we uncover how they think and behave differently to deliver superior outcomes, bringing you their secret sauce so you can learn from the very, very best. New episodes available on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms.