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...

There’s a lot you need to know if you’re considering putting in a borehole for water or for your ground source heating loops. Geoff Ellison, director at Dragon Drilling, explains how deep the holes are, what they look like, how long they take to drill and what Dragon Drilling’s smallest size...

CEO of Big Clean Switch, Jon Fletcher, explains why electricity tariffs have increased so significantly in the UK this year, leading to many suppliers going bust. Jon also talks about why electricity tariffs vary from post code to post code, what the standing charge pays for and what makes a green...

Emma Bohan, general manager of IMS Heat Pumps, sat down with us and explained the difference between ground source and air source heat pumps, and why it’s imperative that homeowners get their heat loss calculations done properly at first time of asking. We also spoke about the importance of insulation, are...

Laura Bishop, chair of the Ground Source Heat Pump Association, explains the different types of ground source heat pumps that exist (serpentine and slinky coils, water and boreholes) and discusses whether the new government grants for 2022 will be sufficient to cover installation costs. We also asked Laura about whether...

We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jason Cassells, managing director of Renewable Energy Devices (RED), and he tells us what makes RED heat pumps different and what inspired their unique design. We also discuss why RED heat pumps are designed to work without buffer tanks and what refrigerants will...

Rob Whitney from Resideo gives us a rundown on smart home controllers (TRVs and thermostats) and how they can make a heat pump central heating system run more efficiently. He also explains how wireless and WiFi features differ, the difference between a conventional TRV and a smart one, and whether...

We have an interesting conversation with Jez, Head of Renewable Heat at Midsummer Wholesale, covering a wide range of topics from correctly sizing heat pumps, the importance of heat loss calculations and the evolution of refrigerants in heat pumps. We would like to thank the Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA)...

We had the opportunity to recently speak to Richard Lowes, senior associate at the Regulatory Assistance Project. Richard provides some honest insights and views on the UK government’s ambitious target of installing over 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028, what may help lowering the price of heat pumps and...

Ian Rippin, CEO of the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), explains what the MCS is and how it provides protection to homeowners in the UK. We have a candid conversation about the MCS and the need for a property passport in the UK.  We also discuss some of the issues facing...