Olivia Rudgard

Olivia Rudgard, a writer for Bloomberg Green focused on greener living, joins the discussion on the urgent shortage of skilled workers in the energy transition. She highlights the critical gap in labor for heat pump installations, which threatens the electrification of Western economies. The conversation covers innovative solutions like training programs and the need for policy changes to attract talent. Rudgard also explores the challenges facing the UK's heat pump market, including inadequate government support and the necessity of upskilling workers for a sustainable future.