Welcome to 'Positive Energy - powered by The Eco Experts'. We invite experts to help you make informed decisions about investing in green technology for your home.

For episode 13 of Positive Energy, we’re proud to welcome Stuart Gadsden, Commercial Director at Kensa, to speak to us about everything heat pump related. 

Kensa is a heat pump manufacturer and installation company that focuses on affordable and sustainable heating solutions. They have been ground-source heat pump pioneers since 1999.

In this episode of Positive Energy, we spoke to Stuart about how a ground-source heat pump works, what the difference between a ground-source and air-source heat pump is, and if geography plays a role in the adoption of heat pumps. We also spoke about heat pump running costs and explored whether it’s possible to make the technology available at scale, including the financing and logistics of rolling it out.

We provide tips and insights on saving energy and reducing your energy bills! Learn how to make the most of green technology and discover how these energy-saving solutions can lower costs and improve your home's comfort, all while being environmentally friendly.

Since 2009, The Eco Experts has helped 1,000s of homeowners save on energy bills and switch to a more sustainable lifestyle by offering practical advice on green technology. Why not join them? Learn more at: https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/

Welcome to 'Positive Energy - powered by The Eco Experts'. We invite experts to help you make informed decisions about investing in green technology for your home.

For episode 12 of Positive Energy we’re proud to welcome Thomas Farquhar, co-founder and CCO of Heatio.

Heatio, as summed up by Thomas, is “making clean, affordable energy accessible to everyone, by making homes smarter.” The company’s goal is to help UK homeowners improve energy efficiency by up to 60% by using the latest green technology. 

In this episode we spoke to Thomas about how the UK’s clean energy sector has evolved and what it still has to learn from Europe. Thomas also gave us an insight into why heat pumps are part of the ‘culture wars’ in the UK and the apprehensiveness people have towards installation. 

As well as heat pumps, we took a deep dive into AI and technology and how it helps to manage our energy consumption more efficiently. From creating a ‘digital twin’ to predict energy use and using smart meter data for heat loss calculations, to low-carbon tech subscriptions and the role of green mortgages, Thomas left no stone unturned when answering our questions. 

We provide tips and insights on saving energy and reducing your energy bills! Learn how to make the most of green technology and discover how these energy-saving solutions can lower costs and improve your home's comfort, all while being environmentally friendly.

Since 2009, The Eco Experts has helped 1,000s of homeowners save on energy bills and switch to a more sustainable lifestyle by offering practical advice on green technology. Why not join them? Learn more at: https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/

Welcome to 'Positive Energy - powered by The Eco Experts'. We invite experts to help you make informed decisions about investing in green technology for your home.

For episode 11 of Positive Energy, we’re proud to welcome Richard Hauxwell-Baldwin, Head of Research, Policy and Campaigns at The MCS Foundation. 

Richard joined the foundation in 2021 and has over fifteen years’ experience as a sustainability research, consulting and project management professional.

We spoke to him about the opportunities and barriers to the wider adoption of renewable technologies and government policies. This includes what’s changed in the renewables industry within the past 20 years and what the current state of the UK’s clean energy sector is. 

We provide tips and insights on saving energy and reducing your energy bills! Learn how to make the most of green technology and discover how these energy-saving solutions can lower costs and improve your home's comfort, all while being environmentally friendly.

Since 2009, The Eco Experts has helped 1,000s of homeowners save on energy bills and switch to a more sustainable lifestyle by offering practical advice on green technology. Why not join them? Learn more at: https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/    

Welcome to 'Positive Energy - powered by The Eco Experts'. We invite experts to help you make informed decisions about investing in green technology for your home.

For episode 10 of Positive Energy, we’re proud to welcome Jan Rosenow, Leader of the Energy Programme and Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the Energy Climate Institute (ECI).

His research focuses on renewable energy efficiency, climate policy and the implementation of decarbonisation strategies. His contributions have earned him a spot in the top 100 players in the global climate space. 

In this episode of Positive Energy we speak to Jan about everything renewable energy related. This includes barriers to clean energy adoption, from EPC ratings to political criticism of the Net Zero strategy, and why we need to stay optimistic as the UK navigates an energy transition. 

He also tells us about how we can future-proof our homes to make the most of low-carbon technology, and how one key UK policy change will pave the way for greener homeownership. He also discusses whether social media is a force for good or bad when it comes to communicating the benefits of clean energy.

We provide tips and insights on saving energy and reducing your energy bills! Learn how to make the most of green technology and discover how these energy-saving solutions can lower costs and improve your home's comfort, all while being environmentally friendly.

Since 2009, The Eco Experts has helped 1,000s of homeowners save on energy bills and switch to a more sustainable lifestyle by offering practical advice on green technology. Why not join them? Learn more at theecoexperts.co.uk

Welcome to 'Positive Energy - powered by The Eco Experts'. We invite experts to help you make informed decisions about investing in green technology for your home.

For episode 9 of Positive Energy, we’re proud to welcome Simon Peat. He is the CEO of Project Solar UK, a company that prides itself on being the country’s largest and most trusted solar panel installer, helping “thousands of homeowners reduce their energy bills and carbon footprints with confidence.”

Project Solar UK works to provide reliable solar solutions backed by lifetime warranties and delivers high-quality solar systems to future-proof homes. For those looking to make the switch to renewable energy such as solar panels and solar batteries, Project Solar UK makes it an affordable and straightforward journey. 

In this episode we speak to Simon about what sets Project Solar apart from other solar companies, what it’s like setting up a solar business, and what the biggest barriers to solar adoption currently are. 

Simon also tells us about the myths and misinformation surrounding solar and helps debunk those myths. On top of that, he’s here to tell us about all the positives of solar energy, including the savings you’ll see on your energy bills and the untapped potential of Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments.

Since 2009, The Eco Experts has helped 1,000s of homeowners save on energy bills and switch to a more sustainable lifestyle by offering practical advice on green technology. Why not join them? Learn more at: https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/    

Welcome to 'Positive Energy - powered by The Eco Experts'. We invite experts to help you make informed decisions about investing in green technology for your home.

Lucy Shea is CEO of Futerra, a climate solutions provider working across continents and cultures to deliver sustainable development solutions. It is also the creator of the low-carbon lifestyles action wheel - an action plan that advises people on small steps they can take to reduce their carbon footprint and climate impact.

In this episode Lucy explains how sustainable thinking has shifted in recent years with a focus on fashion, how easy it can be to make homes more energy efficient, and the role of personal action in a world of climate pushback.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - Meet Lucy Shea

01:45 - How Futerra helps brands drive change

03:38 - How sustainability thinking has shifted

04:45 - The role of personal action in a world of climate pushback

06:57 - Controversial green ideas & sustainable fashion

08:45 - The Low Carbon Lifestyle Action Wheel

10:37 - Everyday actions: food, shopping, waste

16:06 - Greener ways to travel

17:25 - Making homes more energy-efficient

18:23 - Barriers & why going green isn’t always easy

21:01 - Benefits: Functional, emotional and social

23:17 - Dealing with red tape, doubt and pushback

25:58 - Resistance to change & the way forward

27:06 - Where to learn more

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Welcome to 'Positive Energy - powered by The Eco Experts'. We invite experts to help you make informed decisions about investing in green technology for your home.

Bean Beanland is part of the Heat Pump Federation, and has 16 years of experience working on the installation of heat pumps. He also advises the government on its decarbonisation policies.

We’re talking to Bean about everything heat pump related, including the obstacles and myths surrounding heat pumps, how suitable the UK is for heat pumps, and what the general public can do to better insulate their homes. 

Interested to learn more about heat pumps? Check out more information at: https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/heat-pumps

We provide tips and insights on saving energy and reducing your energy bills! Learn how to make the most of heat pumps, including home heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, to efficiently heat and cool your space. Discover how these energy-saving solutions can lower costs and improve your home's comfort, all while being environmentally friendly.

Since 2009, The Eco Experts has helped 1,000s of homeowners save on energy bills and switch to a more sustainable lifestyle by offering practical advice on green technology. Why not join them? Learn more at: https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/  

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Welcome to 'Positive Energy - powered by The Eco Experts'. We invite experts to help you make informed decisions about investing in green technology for your home.

Leah Robson is Co-Director of whole-house renewables company Your Energy Your Way, and she has an 8-year track record in the successful installation of renewable energy solutions including heat pumps, solar PV, solar thermal, EV chargers and batteries.

We’re talking to Leah about everything heat pump related, including how to choose the right heat pump for your home, what the most important considerations are when purchasing a heat pump, and the entire process of heat pump installation. 

Interested to learn more about heat pumps? Check out more information at: https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/heat-pumps 

Timestamps:

00.00 - Intro

00:41 - Your Energy Your Way

01:31 - Choosing the right heat pump for different types of homes

02:12 - Water source heat pumps

03:09 - Important considerations before getting a heat pump

05:20 - Radiator sizing and pipework requirements

06:31 - The Boiler Upgrade Scheme

07:29 - Keeping a home warm with a heat pump

09:12 - Duration and disruption of a heat pump installation

10:31 - Cost savings and future-proofing with heat pumps

12:21 - Noise levels of heat pumps

13:02 - Performance of heat pumps in cold winters

13:22 - Comparing heat pump efficiency to gas boilers

14:04 - Maintenance requirements for heat pumps

15:02 - Barriers to adopting low-carbon technology

15:46 - Government actions to accelerate housing decarbonisation

17:10 - Shifting public perceptions of low-carbon technology

18:38 - Experiences as a female leader in a male-dominated industry

21:08 - Essential skills for young people entering the renewables industry

We provide tips and insights on saving energy and reducing your energy bills! Learn how to make the most of heat pumps, including home heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, to efficiently heat and cool your space. Discover how these energy-saving solutions can lower costs and improve your home's comfort, all while being environmentally friendly.

Since 2009, The Eco Experts has helped 1,000s of homeowners save on energy bills and switch to a more sustainable lifestyle by offering practical advice on green technology. Why not join them? Learn more at: https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/  

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Welcome to 'Positive Energy - powered by The Eco Experts'. We invite experts to help you make informed decisions about investing in green technology for your home.

Pauric Foody is the Installation Manager at Geo Green Power, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy installers, and has worked for them since 2019. We spoke to Pauric about the installation of solar panels, how easy it can be, and how the government can help you install solar panels. 

Interested to learn more about solar panels? Check out more information at: bit.ly/ee-solar-panels

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For episode 4 of Positive Energy, we spoke to Claire Gardner, Solis' Marketing Manager for Europe and Ambassador for the Women in Solar Europe network (WiSEu), about the women in solar in 2024.

Claire is a founding member of WiSEu and has been working since 2023 to educate, mentor and build a strong community of women across the European solar industry who share the same goals of  equality and diversity. She has worked in marketing for Solis since 2020. 

We asked Claire about what it means to be a woman in the solar industry, what’s being done to promote equality, and what can be done by the Government to ensure a brighter and greener future.