Mike Fell

happy to profile our research in The Guardian today

Thanks for having me along!

Edward Morello Liberal Democrat, West Dorset To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing off-peak tariff periods from 12 to seven hours on households reliant on overnight energy use

Does anyone know what changes this recent PQ is referring to?

Jolt from the blue: the dawn of energy islands Could energy islands be the gateway to a clean energy future, or will mounting costs sink their appeal?

Could the dawn of energy islands usher in a more sustainable future in 2025? 🏝️

With Belgium leading the way and the UK and other North Sea nations considering energy islands too, could 2025 be the first port of call on the voyage to a clean energy future?

Explore this Future Signal:

Community energy for a just transition: breaking the stereotype - Regen Regen was commissioned by the National Energy System OperaRegen has sent a letter to the Secretary of State to ask about the ‘needed’ status of local and community energy in the government’s soon-to-b...

“Community energy is a nice-to-have for leafy middle class villages!” I hear you cry.

Once upon a time maybe, but not today.

Community energy groups do immense work for a just transition. In this blog, I outline the opportunity and how it can be unlocked at scale: www.regen.co.uk/community-en...

Thanks, will check out that device! Lowest I've seen mine modulate to is 600 W, but rarely seems to do it...

I feel like the controller may be where the problem lies. Because Ecodan doesn't do Opentherm the Nest just acts as an on/off, and all the HP can see is the target temp at the main controller, which is in a cupboard next to the unit, and therefore has to be set quite high to make sure it operates

Thanks! It cycles more at higher external temps, less when it is cold (like last night). I guess it is fine if that seems to be the right mode of operation, I just had a sense it might be more efficient with slower, steadier operation (and maybe would heat the thermal mass better?)🤷

Heat pump Q! I have an Ecodan 8.5kW. Flow temp set btw 30-35C. Occasionally pre-heat during night to use low Agile prices. Is there a way I can force it to use lower power and come to target temp more slowly? Appears to be trying to heat rapidly at high power. Have Nest thermostat E. Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks very much for these pointers Matthew, lots to check out there! And thanks @bensaltmarsh.bsky.social I will drop you a line separately

Thanks for this Ben -- as it happens this is part of background for work I'm doing with Nesta! Would be great to learn more about what evidence/experience NEA might have in this area

Thanks, will check out. I saw a nice looking product from gradient a while ago...

Thanks for that Tina!

Indirectly (so far) yes, thanks

Thank you! Am familiar with their great work but pointers welcome

🙏thanks!

@andyregancdf.bsky.social @acjsissons.bsky.social @katyking2.bsky.social

Hello Bluesky! I'm seeking research, evaluation, case studies on heat pumps in social/public housing - with focus on solutions (service/engagement/policy/technical/etc.) to accelerate uptake + improve tenant experience. Is there anything you recommend I look at? Suggestions and shares appreciated!

Ah yes, need to somehow port this over here!

If you live in South East London and want to see for yourself how community #climate engagement can help bypass ideological divides and equip people with the skills and knowledge to live a more sustainable lifestyle come along to the @Greener&Cleaner #ChristmasFair.

O'Neill's in Soho: The London pub where prices jump £2 after 10pm Drinkers at a Soho pub have to pay more for late-night pints as part of a dynamic pricing policy.

Energy ppl talk about dynamic energy prices to reflect costs and incentivise best use of renewables

London’s Soho talks about dynamic beer prices to reflect ‘the late night market’.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Seeing is believing The role of Visit a Heat Pump in increasing consumer confidence

My team @nestauk.bsky.social has designed and delivered Visit a Heat Pump, a UK-wide service to help people see a heat pump near them and learn first hand about what it's like to live with one.

6 months in we’re sharing what we’ve learnt: www.nesta.org.uk/report/seein...

Headlines are...

How do people using smart prepayment meters experience demand flexibility services?

@mikefsway.bsky.social & team have published a new report based on interviews with Utilita customers. V relevant in helping think how to make energy transition accessible to all

www.nesta.org.uk/project/unde...

I don't think it is quite what you are looking for but the Illuminator project at Delft combines some physical system components with energy modelling github.com/Illuminator-... and some more details www.tudelft.nl/ewi/over-de-...

UCL Business Ltd on LinkedIn: Consultancy brief for pump:chic ❗Don’t miss this exciting consultancy opportunity with pump:chic, an innovative website that offers experiential engagement with heat pump technology…

Seeking a consultant! I received some funding to develop pump:chic (heat pump test drive project)
and am looking for a consultant to work with -- details available on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/posts/ucl-bu... and pls don't hesitate to message with any questions. Pls share!

Dear wonks: Is there a catchy term for the thing where instead of using electricity to clean up existing CO2-heavy activities you use it for new energy intensive activities, which may be clean, but where the link to system level decarbonisation is much less clear?

There must be a good one, right?

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in Energy Demand Flexibility:Whiteknights Reading UK

JOB: Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in Energy Demand Flexibility at University of Reading, working with Jacopo Torriti and Jose Luis Ramirez-Mendiola. Joining UKRI Energy Demand Research Centre (in flexibility theme, which I'm part of). Deadline 15 Sep jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

AI has a democracy problem. Citizens’ assemblies can help. When it comes to making decisions about artificial intelligence (AI), Eric Schmidt is very clear. In 2023, the former Google CEO told NBC’s Meet the Press, “there’s no way a nonindustry person can und...

New one from me in Science. Why we need public participation in AI www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

I thought there was something in American sport where promotion/relegation wasn't a thing -- it seems like that would be good to keep? But otherwise sounds good!