Renewing the Conversation: Recent Episodes
Renewable Heating Hub
Given the recent media attention about heat pumps and renewable heating in the UK, the purpose of this podcast is to provide homeowners and consumers with an objective source of information and an opportunity to address questions and concerns that are being widely discussed at the moment. We will also be discussing the future of renewable heating in homes and getting the experts to share their tips and insights with us.
He also elaborates on GivEnergy’s diverse array of offerings and their groundbreaking all-inclusive battery storage solution, which is set to launch in the UK. This innovative product empowers homeowners to manage their energy consumption, decrease reliance on the national grid, and have access to backup power during unforeseen disruptions.
Malcolm also updates us George Eustice’s Ten Minute Rule Bill in Parliament that supports the use of HVO in heating. The bill aims to reduce the duties charged on renewable liquid heating fuel.
Paul also took the time to tell us about the successful completion of Take Charge at Exeter motorway services, a project that is set to become a blueprint for the installation of rapid chargers at service stations.
Graham speaks to us about about high temperature heat pumps (he’s getting one installed) and how to determine whether your weather compensation is on and working. We also spoke to Graham about his book, 50 Things You Need To Know About Heat Pumps, and he reveals who he thinks should...
Dr. Karolis Petruskevicius, head of smart home at Evergreen Energy and founder of Homely, speaks to us about the importance of weather compensation the role it can play in making heat pumps efficient. If you would like to find out more about Homely, please visit their website.
We welcome back Malcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, who gives us an update on the HVO trial and whether we are likely to see rural homes in the UK transitioning to this renewable fuel this coming winter. If you’d like more information about HVOs you can visit...
Simon Smith from SA Energy explains how solar PV arrays and home storage batteries work, and what happens in the event of a power outage. Do your solar panels continue to power your home? Will the solar PV charge your batteries? All this answered and more.
We sat down with Matthew Aylott, Senior Policy Adviser at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the day after Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement 2022, to find out what measures the government is putting in place to ensure that the UK continues to work towards its net zero...
Join us for an interesting conversation with Thomas Nowak, Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association, where we discuss the difference in installation numbers of air source heat pumps in Europe versus the UK. Thomas also talks to us about fascinating heat pump projects across Europe and the UK...
As we transition towards a net zero future it’s important that we embrace as many technologies and solutions as possible to reduce home heating carbon emissions. Mike Cooke, managing director of EOGB, sat down with us and explains their modulating boiler can play a role in cutting carbon emissions, especially when used alongside...
Octopus Energy are entering the market this year to deliver air source heat pumps in the UK for £5,000. We speak to Aimee Clark, Head of Commercial | Low Carbon Technology, Octopus Energy and Mubeen Hafeji, Head of Supply Chain | Low Carbon Technology, Octopus Energy Services about how Octopus...
We kick off the new year by speaking to Phil Hurley, chairman of the Heat Pump Association. We ask Phil about the challenges and opportunities facing the heat pump industry in 2022, and he shares his thoughts on rising energy prices and the potential introduction of heat as a service...
We sat down and had a fascinating chat that was full of insights with Dave Pearson, Group Sustainable Development Director at Star Refrigeration. Dave tells us about how heat pumps are being used to heat apartment blocks, what his thoughts are on electricity tariffs and the impact they’re having on...
Julian Clarke, a sustainable homeowner in the UK with a solar PV array and two electric cars, explains why he installed an air source heat pump to replace his oil boiler, why he selected the installer that he did, and why he opted for a high temperature unit from Daikin....
After recording our new series called We Ask… (watch this space) we had a quick, informal chat with Graham Hendra about the peoples’ carbon footprints, the innovation of heat pumps and electric vehicles. As always, it’s a fun and entertaining experience chatting with Graham who is always willing to share his expertise...