BetaTalk - The Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Podcast Zero Disrupt Explained: Heat Geek & BetaTalk's Deep Dive with Adam Chapman (New Heat Pump Installation Initiative)
Oct 16, 2025
Join Adam Chapman, founder of Heat Geek and heating industry educator, as he unpacks the innovative Zero Disrupt initiative aimed at revolutionizing heat pump installations. Discover how this program enhances affordability and efficiency choices for homeowners while leveraging AI for design optimization. Adam defends Zero Disrupt against industry criticisms, emphasizing its role in raising standards and improving installer earnings. Learn about the unique survey process, the importance of on-site engineers, and how consumer choice is prioritized in design decisions.
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Platform-Backed Installer Definition
- Heat Geek now means installers who use Heat Geek's platform and whose work the company monitors and guarantees.
- Adam emphasizes monitoring installs and supporting installers rather than simply issuing training certificates.
Combine Algorithms With On-Site Engineers
- Use AI to compute thousands of design permutations per home to find the cheapest way to hit a target efficiency.
- Keep the engineer on site to validate designs and handle unforeseen practical issues.
Efficiency-As-The-Product
- 'Efficiency' is sold as the primary outcome, measured as system SCOP rather than flow temperature or radiator counts.
- Zero Disrupt targets gas-parity SCOP (~3.4) and offers tiered upgrades up to higher SCOPs.