Renewing the Conversation

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.

10 Episodes

Jason Howlett, CEO of GivEnergy, provides his expert views on battery storage and its potential to make a significant contribution towards achieving net zero and addressing fuel poverty in the UK
3/28/2023
27:55
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 Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, fills us in on OFTEC’s heat pump training courses and updates us on the HVO trial
3/15/2023
32:37
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.
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Paul Jewell, System Development Manager at National Grid, tells us whether the grid in the UK will be able to cope with the significant increase in electric vehicles and heat pumps
11/21/2022
43:13
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.
High temperature heat pumps, weather compensation and who’s going to play Graham Hendra in the heat pump movie
10/14/2022
31:22
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 talks to us about weather compensation and heat pumps
10/7/2022
17:18
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.
Malcolm Farrow from OFTEC gives us an update on the HVO trial in the UK
7/7/2022
33:57
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 explains how solar PV, home storage batteries and renewable energy systems work
4/3/2022
47:26
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.
Thomas Nowak talks to us about fascinating and innovative heat pump projects across Europe and the UK
3/7/2022
45:20
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...
Mike Cooke from EOGB shares his thoughts on whether modulating oil boilers can play a role in decarbonising home heating
3/1/2022
33:59
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...
Aimee Clark and Mubeen Hafeji from Octopus Energy Services discuss how Octopus Energy is going to accomplish installing air source heat pumps in the UK for £5,000.
2/5/2022
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...

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Renewing the Conversation

Renewable Heating Hub

10 Episodes

Jason Howlett, CEO of GivEnergy, provides his expert views on battery storage and its potential to make a significant contribution towards achieving net zero and addressing fuel poverty in the UK

Malcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, fills us in on OFTEC’s heat pump training courses and updates us on the HVO trial

Paul Jewell, System Development Manager at National Grid, tells us whether the grid in the UK will be able to cope with the significant increase in electric vehicles and heat pumps

High temperature heat pumps, weather compensation and who’s going to play Graham Hendra in the heat pump movie

Dr. Karolis Petruskevicius talks to us about weather compensation and heat pumps

Malcolm Farrow from OFTEC gives us an update on the HVO trial in the UK

Simon Smith explains how solar PV, home storage batteries and renewable energy systems work

Thomas Nowak talks to us about fascinating and innovative heat pump projects across Europe and the UK

Mike Cooke from EOGB shares his thoughts on whether modulating oil boilers can play a role in decarbonising home heating

Aimee Clark and Mubeen Hafeji from Octopus Energy Services discuss how Octopus Energy is going to accomplish installing air source heat pumps in the UK for £5,000.