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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 opp... more
FAQs about Renewing the Conversation:How many episodes does Renewing the Conversation have?The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
October 21, 2021Rob Whitney explains smart controllers for your central heating systemRob 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......more36minPlay
October 17, 2021Jez Climas talks about the importance of heat pump sizing and heat loss calculationsWe 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)......more34minPlay
October 17, 2021Richard Lowes shares his thoughts on whether the UK government’s ambitious heat pump targets realisticWe 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......more25minPlay
October 17, 2021Ian Rippin explains what the MCS is and how it protects homeownersIan 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......more38minPlay
October 17, 2021Bean Beanland discusses the issues facing the heat pump industry in the UKWe sat down with Bean Beanland, director for growth and external affairs at the Heat Pump Federation, and discussed the biggest challenges facing the heat pump industry in the UK, why heat pumps aren’t covered by home insurance and whether there will be incentives in place to get heat pumps installed into......more49minPlay
October 17, 2021Bob Beattie explains the different types of heat pumpsWe speak to Bob Beattie and he explains the different types of heat pumps (air to air, air to water and ground source) and shares his knowledge and insights that he has accrued over the past 40 years. Bob has designed and supplied heat pumps to High Street brands since......more26minPlay
October 17, 2021Malcolm Farrow talks about a renewable liquid fuel alternative for kerosene: hydrotreated vegetable oilMalcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, talks to us about hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a kerosene alternative that is sustainable and that cuts emissions by 88%. We also discuss the heating challenges that homes in UK face, why more flexibility over low carbon heating choices would be beneficial......more37minPlay
October 17, 2021Graham Hendra makes some bold predictions about heat pumpWe sit down and have a fun and candid conversation with Graham Hendra, an experienced heat engineer with over 30 years’ experience in air cons renewables and heat pumps. In 2010, Graham started Freedom Heat Pumps, and they helped Samsung launch their air to water heat pumps in the UK. Earlier......more45minPlay
October 15, 2021Dr. Jan Rosenow talks to us about the future of renewablesWatch our interview with Dr. Jan Rosenow, Principal and Director of European Programmes at the Regulatory Assistance Project, where we discuss his background and passion for protecting the environment, his thoughts on renewable heating, the role of hydrogen in heating homes, concerns about rising electricity tariffs, district heating and his personal......more40minPlay
FAQs about Renewing the Conversation:How many episodes does Renewing the Conversation have?The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.