Sam and Mark answer your questions live on instagram. Be that from the live audience or pre sent in! This was so much fun and hopefully we were able to help. We will be doing this again soon so if you missed us this time watch out for the next one!

Damon, Sam and Mark discuss the role of MCS, the approach of installers and energy retailers and how that effects quality and efficiency of heat pumps and solar. Conversations like this are never easy as the default response from consumers can be that installers are bitter about "disruption" in the market place caused by energy retailers. When really it is people worried about job security after years of training and the costs around that eroded by those who claim to be all about net zero but appear not to care. Its easy for energy barons to make that case less so for an individual trying to keep a roof over their head and work in the best interests of consumers. Interested in feedback on this one!

What is the magic that makes heat pumps work? Damon Blakemore joins us to explain what COP, SCOP, heat loss and more means! Along with tips on how to prepare for a heat pump and find a good installer! Damon can be found here on twitter https://x.com/Damon_BPHR and here online http://blakemoreplumbingandheating.co.uk/ The league table of heat pump performance is here Huge thanks for his time on this one and in part two we get onto MCS, energy retailers, heat geek and more...

Sam and Mark get into the crippling challenges around price slashing at an installer level. With some tips for both installers and consumers of things to look out for and keep in mind. We have a massive opportunity for trades workers with the drive towards net zero. It would be a huge shame to waste that in terms of both quality and longevity but what do you think?

We get into a chat about MCS, what industry could do to support installers and consumers along with our views around pricing and the impact energy retailers have had on the market. This is one not to miss

Mark and Sam are joined by Jordan to talk about the journey into renewables, the growth challenges and lessons learned. Jordan also shares how he runs @artisanelectrics today and the objectives for the future. He has built one of the largest electrical content channels in the UK on YouTube with his awesome team.

Sarah Wallace from Waxman Energy joins us to share the difficulties in shipping equipment into the UK, the struggles with currency fluctuations and quality control. Sometimes as installers we get a distorted view on pricing so it was really interesting to hear Sarah explain how this all works. For details on Waxman energy see here https://www.waxmanenergy.co.uk/ and you can find Sarah here https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-wallace-511051bb/

Mike explains his route into the renewables sector via re-roofing his own house and a chance interaction with Sam! We get into Mikes background in web design, IT, finishing electrical training as adult and the inspiration first begun by his Granddad. I loved this one and hope you enjoy it as well. Check out our show sponsors here for all your renewables switchgear and loads more! bidirectional rcbos, type B single module rcbos, three phase rcbos and custom built equipment! https://proteusswitchgear.com/ You can find mike on LinkedIn and Instagram below, if you need help on an install he is your man! https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-stott-984543ab/ https://www.instagram.com/eastrenewables/