Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&A

Have we made going green feel like an expensive shopping list? Lucy Siegle joins Mars on the Renewable Heating Hub podcast to explore sustainable living, heat pumps, solar panels and what it really means to build a more resilient home.From the energy that heats our homes to the food on supermarket shelves, how much control do we actually have over the systems we depend on? Lucy challenges the idea that sustainability starts with buying something new, explaining why growing food, repairing what we own and sharing resources with neighbours deserve a much bigger place in the conversation.We discuss household preparedness, energy costs and why the politics surrounding net zero can make progress harder. Lucy also shares her plans to introduce solar panels and a heat pump to her home, which dates back to the 1600s, and why bringing clean technology into historic buildings excites her.This video is sponsored by Stiebel Eltron:https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/stiebel-eltronStiebel Eltron free webinars:https://www.stiebel-eltron.co.uk/en/service/showsandevents/hpnextshowsandevents.htmlPlease support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides:📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshowhttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumpshttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/4f47f4C🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/3YPIcep📙 Heat Pumps Explainedhttps://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals coursehttps://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.htmlUse code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer.Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences:https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf you would like to sponsor an episode, please email [email protected].🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.ukForums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: [email protected] a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heat pump noise, running costs, confusing heat loss calculations and winter settings — Graham Hendra tackles the questions worrying homeowners on the Renewable Heating Hub forums.As the heating comes back on, so do the questions. Should you leave your heat pump running overnight? Can you keep your existing radiators? And why do different installers give you such different answers about the size of system your home needs?Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides:📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshowhttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumpshttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/4f47f4C🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/3YPIcep📙 Heat Pumps Explainedhttps://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals coursehttps://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.htmlUse code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer.Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences:https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf you would like to sponsor an episode, please email [email protected].🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.ukForums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: [email protected] a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heat pumps work, but badly designed and oversized installations can leave homeowners facing appalling comfort, reliability and energy bills.JT Stewart returns to join me for a frank transatlantic discussion about America’s heat pump industry. Why are heating systems routinely oversized? Why are installers still relying on outdated rules of thumb? And how can a homeowner receive a $2,000 electricity bill after supposedly upgrading to efficient technology?Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides:📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshowhttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumpshttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/4f47f4C🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/3YPIcep📙 Heat Pumps Explainedhttps://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals coursehttps://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.htmlUse code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer.Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf you would like to sponsor an episode, please email [email protected].🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.ukForums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: [email protected] a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plug-in batteries could make home battery storage more accessible across the UK, but can you simply connect one to a wall socket, and what should you understand before buying? In this episode we speak with John Southern, Operations and Strategy Director at the Energy Storage Association UK, about the opportunities, practical limitations and safety questions surrounding plug-in batteries in the UK. We explore how these products differ from professionally installed home batteries, why your consumer unit and household wiring enter the conversation and the work being done to develop UK standards. John also explains why making a battery easier to connect still requires careful product design, testing and clear consumer guidance.Sponsored by Indevolt. Use RHH2026 at checkout and get Britain's Heat Pump Shitshow for free: https://uk.indevolt.com/products Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides:📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshowhttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumpshttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/4f47f4C🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/3YPIcep📙 Heat Pumps Explainedhttps://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals coursehttps://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.htmlUse code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer.Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf you would like to sponsor an episode, please email [email protected].🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.ukForums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: [email protected] a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Britain’s new homes really fit for the future? I'm joined by George Clarke, TV architect, and Ben Laverty from Mitsubishi Electric to explore new towns, new builds, low-carbon homes and why the British public deserves better from the housing industry.“I personally feel like we’ve let the public down,” says George, in a conversation that challenges how we design, build and plan our homes, while recognising the economic pressures, planning difficulties and skills shortages that make meaningful change so challenging. From the positioning of houses and windows to insulation, heat pumps, solar panels and ventilation, we discuss why better housing needs a thoughtful approach from the very beginning, with comfort, affordability and environmental performance considered together.Expect strong opinions, practical insights and plenty of laughs as we explore what it would take for Britain to build better.Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides:📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshow https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/4f47f4C🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/3YPIcep📙 Heat Pumps Explained https://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals course https://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.htmlUse code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer.Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf you would like to sponsor an episode, please email [email protected].🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.ukForums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: [email protected] a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.