In this episode, we dive into the world of home heating with Jonathan, an energy-conscious homeowner from South Wales and a participant in Catapult Energy Living Lab's groundbreaking Heat Plan trial. Join us as we explore the innovative concept of paying for heat by the hour rather than traditional kilowatt-hour billing.

Jonathan shares his firsthand experience with the Heat Plan trial, shedding light on the benefits he's enjoyed and the challenges he's faced while trying to keep his home comfortably warm while minimising his usage and his carbon footprint. We discuss the convenience of smart heating controls and how they empower homeowners to tailor their heating to their specific needs, all while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Together, we explore whether Heat Plans offer a simple and sensible solution to cost-effective heating methods and how they can provide much-needed financial certainty for homeowners. Discover the potential for industry-wide improvements in understanding customer needs and delivering more efficient and environmentally friendly heating solutions.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the future of home heating and how initiatives like the Heat Plan trial are paving the way for a greener, more cost-effective, and customer-centric approach to keeping our homes warm.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Living Lab & Ed
00:03:53 - Improved Heating System for Homes
00:07:44 - Setting a Heating Schedule
00:11:23 - The Cost of Heating Responsibilities
00:15:01 - Simplifying the Concept of Kilowatt Hours
00:18:49 - The Impact of Energy Data on Pricing
00:22:19 - The Challenges of Transitioning to Low Carbon
00:26:02 - Making Heat Pumps More Accessible
00:29:48 - The Appeal of Heat Plans and Overcoming Uncertainties

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