Energy Unwrapped with Mick Wall

In this episode of Energy Unwrapped, Mick Wall is joined by Alex Nelson, co-founder of Havenwise, to talk about smart heat pump control and what better optimisation really looks like in the real world.They discuss how Havenwise came to life, why manufacturer controls do not always deliver the best comfort, and how weather compensation can keep homes more stable. The conversation also explores hot water scheduling, time-of-use tariffs, and where smart control can genuinely reduce running costs.Mick shares his own experience running Havenwise on his Vaillant heat pump since April 2025, including where it works well and who it may not be for.Topics covered:• How Havenwise works• Weather compensation and home comfort• Smart hot water scheduling• Using time-of-use tariffs to save money• Who Havenwise is best suited forTo claim your free month trial of Havenwise: https://www.havenwise.co.uk/partners/energy-statsMy Havenwise Review: https://energy-stats.uk/havenwise-review-vaillant-heat-pump/My Hot Water Golden Rules: https://energy-stats.uk/best-heat-pump-hot-water-settings/If you're getting value from my podcasts, and would like to support me in my efforts to help everyone, here are a few ways to do this:1. Visit my Energy Stats UK website for a range of offers and different ways to support: https://energy-stats.uk/support-the-site2. If you're thinking of switching energy supplier to Octopus Energy, use my referral code here and we'll both get a £50 credit to our accounts! https://mickwall.octopus.energy/3. Feel free to buy me a coffee :-) http://buymeacoffee.com/SVHgIbUYM

In Episode 3 of the Energy Unwrapped Podcast, Mick Wall visits Octopus Energy to speak with Phil Steele about Octopus Agile, Intelligent Octopus Go, the Octopus API, and what really happens when you electrify your home.They cover the origins of Energy Stats UK, smart tariffs, solar, batteries, EV charging with Zappi, installing a Vaillant aroTHERM heat pump, accurate COP monitoring with OpenEnergyMonitor, and why time-of-use tariffs can matter more than chasing small efficiency gains.Visit my Energy Stats UK website for a range of offers and different ways to support: https://energy-stats.uk/support-the-site/If you're thinking of switching energy supplier to Octopus Energy, use my referral code here and we'll both get a £50 credit to our accounts! https://mickwall.octopus.energy/Feel free to buy me a coffee :-) http://buymeacoffee.com/SVHgIbUYM

In this episode of Energy Unwrapped, Mick Wall interviews Gary Does Solar, who shares his unexpected journey into the world of solar energy. They discuss the challenges and considerations of installing solar panels, the evolution of solar technology, and the impact of rising energy prices on consumer decisions. Gary emphasizes the importance of thorough research and choosing the right installer, while also addressing the financial aspects of solar energy in the UK. The conversation highlights the potential for solar energy to save money and contribute to environmental sustainability, as well as the future innovations in the solar industry.Gary's YouTube Channel:  @GaryDoesSolar  Gary's Installer Directory: https://getreadyfor.solar/Energy Stats website: https://energy-stats.uk

Episode 1 is a short introduction to the Energy Unwrapped Podcast and the person behind it, Mick Wall from Energy Stats UK (http://energy-stats.uk). Mick shares how his renewable journey started with solar in 2018 and gradually grew to include batteries, an EV, smart hot water, and a Vaillant aroTHERM heat pump, leading to a fully electric 1930s semi in Sheffield. He explains how the Energy Stats UK website began as a way to track Octopus Energy tariff pricing through the API, before growing into a mix of real world data, guides, and deep dives into heat pumps and home energy.The episode also sets the direction for the podcast itself. After appearing on many shows as a guest, Mick wants to turn things around and start asking the questions, speaking with others about their own setups, experiences, and views on low carbon tech. This first recording is a simple introduction, a bit rough around the edges by his own admission, and an open invitation for listeners to suggest future guests and topics as the podcast finds its rhythm.