In this episode, architect and Ecodan Ambassador George Clarke is in conversation with James Chaplen, Head of Product Marketing & Communications at Mitsubishi Electric and Rob Hicks, Asset Sustainability Manager at Sovereign Network Group. James introduces the latest Ecodan R290 heat pump and why it is setting new standards for performance and sustainability. He explains how the latest high-temperature products will reshape the UK residential retrofit market. Rob discusses Sovereign Network Group's 'Roadmap for Change' strategy and how the R290 will accelerate the decarbonisation of their social housing stock, helping to lift more people out of fuel poverty. This episode was recorded on the 21st of November 2023.01:17 / Introducing the Ecodan R29001:52 / What is a high-temperature heat pump?03:40 / Retrofit opportunities for R290 08:00 / Matching fossil fuel boiler temperatures11:50 / R290 refrigerant benefits16:05 / Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan16:30 / Sovereign Network Group18:00 / A roadmap to change 21:35 / Comfort, carbon and cost24:30 / Costing for decarbonisation31:00 / Reducing fuel povertyhttps://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/products/residential-heating/outdoor/ecodan-r290www.sng.org.uk
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Ep19 Supporting Social Housing For Net Zero
In this episode, Ecodan’s Russell Dean is in conversation with Architect and Ecodan Ambassador George Clarke, and James Mealing, ex-Director at Blueflame. James discusses his 15 years of experience with renewable energy and installing air source heat pumps for social housing developments. James highlights getting the fundamentals right for a successful social housing heat pump project. The group discusses running costs compared with oil and gas boilers, the funding streams available to UK housing associations and what a long-term approach towards healthier homes will mean for tenant wellbeing.This episode was recorded on the 6th of September 2022.1:00 / James Mealing4:07 / How heat pump technology has improved8:00 / User-friendly controls9:37 / The perfect Ecodan set-up10:35 / Getting it right for social housing 13:28 / Social housing providers adopting green technology16:35 / ASHP runnings costs compared with oil and gas 18:24 / Village hall visits for ASHP education23:40 / Funding streams for social housing37:13 / Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan37:39 / Advise for housing associations 41:15 / 24/7 homeowner helpline43:50 / Using AI to future monitor45:50 / Heat as a service59:30 / Healthy homes for tenantshttps://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/end-users/application-by-sector/housing-association
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Ep18 Sustainable Homes: Building the Future
In this episode, Ecodan’s Russell Dean is in conversation with Architect and Ecodan Ambassador George Clarke, Cala Homes’ Product Design Manager, Stephen Kelso, and Martin Fahey, Head of Sustainability at Mitsubishi Electric. Stephen explains how building standards differ between England and Scotland, and how Cala is trialling new technologies, such as air source heat pumps, ahead of regulation changes. Martin and George share their views on our collective journey towards net zero carbon, the importance of embodied vs operational carbon, and discuss what sustainability will look like in the future using new eco-materials. The group discusses how closer construction industry and supplier collaboration coupled with education will play a vital role in meeting the UK's decarbonisation challenges.This episode was recorded on the 6th of September 2022.01:10 / Cala Homes introduction02:37 / Building standards in Scotland04:00 / Hybrid heat pumps as a stepping-stone08:20 / Cala Homes and Part L Regulations11:00 Changing the building mindset17:00 / Zero, net or low carbon for 2050?21:00 / The scale of change for heating23:30 / Embodied carbon 25:00 / Working together as an industry30:00 / Eco-materials & bio-architecture36:25 / Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan36:49 / Cala Homes customers40:00 / Graduates spearheading sustainability47:45 / Collaboration and education53:15 / The retrofit challenge1:01:00 / Challenges for Cala Homes1:03:00 / Challenges for Mitsubishi Electrichttps://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/housing-developershttps://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/homeowners/our-heat-pumpshttps://www.cala.co.uk/
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Ep17 Upskill to Ecodan
In this episode, Russell Dean from Ecodan is in conversation with Architect and Ecodan Ambassador George Clarke, Will Allanson, Deputy Principal at Harlow College and Lance Hitchins, People and Training Manager at Mitsubishi Electric. The group discusses the transitional challenges of upskilling UK gas engineers to be able to install air source heat pumps. Lance explains the benefits of Mitsubishi Electric's new Ecodan Training Centre at Hatfield – allowing their courses to combine online group sessions with more personal, 'hands-on' teaching. Will Allanson from Harlow College talks about promoting 'carbon literacy' and 'decarbonising their college curriculum' to deliver sustainable heating education to the next generation of heating installers.This episode was recorded on 6th Sept 2022.01:06 / The need to upskill02:15 / Ecodan training challenges 03:50 / Learning plumbing and electrics 11:30 / Decarbonising the curriculum13:00 / Engaging with employers for jobs 15:00 / Transitional phase for skills 18:00 / Regional job opportunities23:00 / A sustainable journey28:45 / Educate for carbon literacy34:50 / Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan35:15 / The green economy36:15 / The commercial benefits of Ecodan 39:00 / The opportunities for gas installers 44:20 / The biggest challenge for educators 53:20 / Honesty, education & collaboration https://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/upskill-to-ecodanhttps://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/homeowners/our-heat-pumpshttps://www.harlow-college.ac.uk/https://podcast.ecodan.uk/
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Ep16 Zero Carbon Home
In this episode, Russell Dean from Ecodan, is in conversation with architect and Ecodan Ambassador, George Clarke, and Oliver Novakovic, Technical and Innovation Director at Barratt Developments Plc. They discuss the Zed House project – a unique zero carbon concept home that showcases the future of sustainable living in the UK. Built on the University of Salford’s main campus, the Zed House is the first home in the country to be built by a major housebuilder that goes substantially beyond the UK Government's Future Homes Standard. Oliver discusses partnering on the project with Mitsubishi Electric – Ecodan to deliver sustainable heating and hot water and other innovative technologies and processes, like MMC, that will change the way that all new homes are built in the future.01.40 / An introduction to the Barratt Zed House04.15 / Being 'green' without trying 05.28 / Skirting board heating07.06 / The case for a Zero carbon home 09.05 / Ecodan and heating the Zed House12.30 / Getting rid of gas14.30 / Robots building houses20.38 / Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan21.00 / The evolution of MMC28.05 / Designed for manufacture 30.45 / The educated self-builder39.00 / Government standards and planning45.00 / Trading energy47.45 / A remote control for a house51.28 / Changing coming with The Future Home Standard www.ecodan.co.ukhttps://www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk/showcase/z-house
Serious about sustainability is a podcast series brought to you by Mitsubishi Electric's Ecodan – air source heat pump. Through a series of guest interviews including architect and Ecodan Ambassador, George Clarke, the podcast series covers a range of topics, from the perspective of UK homeowners, self-builders, contractors, and housing associations. The show promotes greater awareness of renewable, heat pump technology, helping to build a sustainable, zero-carbon future for home heating.
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