BetaTalk - The Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Podcast

Listening to the heating engineers

Jul 26, 2023

Discussion on the transition to heat pumps and the importance of listening to heating engineers. Insights into challenges faced by installers and the need for collaboration. Exploring safety and efficiency in low carbon heating systems, promoting desirability of heat pumps, and comparing safety standards in engineering.

01:06:29

Episode guests

Faye Wade

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing the pivotal role of heating engineers in energy efficiency advocacy.

Integrating energy efficiency considerations into everyday heating installations is crucial for environmental impact.

Financial obstacles and insufficient government support hinder the widespread adoption of eco-friendly heating technologies.

Deep dives

Research Focus on Heating Installers

Dr. Fay Wade's research delves into the installation practices of heating installers, often overlooked in the policy and industry focus on heating technologies' efficiency. She emphasizes the need to document and understand the actual installation processes of these technologies to ensure they align with expectations. Personally connected to the field by family ties to trades work, Fay aims to elevate the voices and recognition of heating installers, highlighting their pivotal role in energy efficiency.

Introduction

4min

Working with Heating Installers on Renewable Energy Solutions

6min

Empowering Individuals in the Industry for Positive Change

9min

Efficiency and Safety in Low Carbon Heating Systems

14min

Promoting the Desirability of Heat Pumps

27min

Comparing Safety Standards and Communication in Engineering

2min

Examination of Industry Advertising Practices

2min

Exploring Respect for Tradespeople and Challenges in the Transition to Renewable Energy

4min

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In this episode Nathan interviews Faye Wade, his favourite academic researching the heating industry. This is because Faye understands that the most vital component of the industry is the engineer and that we need to really listen to them.

Joining Faye are Nathan's friends Leah, Sovay and Rhiannon who are all involved in installing and maintaining heating systems.

This is a fab episode with lot's of discussion around the transition to heat pumps and things like certification bodies, awarding bodies and MCS etc etc

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