Intelligent energy and eco-conscious AI | Positive Energy with Thomas Farquhar

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For episode 12 of Positive Energy we’re proud to welcome Thomas Farquhar, co-founder and CCO of Heatio.

Heatio, as summed up by Thomas, is “making clean, affordable energy accessible to everyone, by making homes smarter.” The company’s goal is to help UK homeowners improve energy efficiency by up to 60% by using the latest green technology.

In this episode we spoke to Thomas about how the UK’s clean energy sector has evolved and what it still has to learn from Europe. Thomas also gave us an insight into why heat pumps are part of the ‘culture wars’ in the UK and the apprehensiveness people have towards installation.

As well as heat pumps, we took a deep dive into AI and technology and how it helps to manage our energy consumption more efficiently. From creating a ‘digital twin’ to predict energy use and using smart meter data for heat loss calculations, to low-carbon tech subscriptions and the role of green mortgages, Thomas left no stone unturned when answering our questions.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - Meet Thomas Farquhar from Heatio

01:46 - How the UK's clean energy sector has evolved

02:43 - What the UK can learn from Europe on low-carbon tech

04:45 - Why people find heat pumps so confusing

06:53 - Why heat pumps are part of the "culture wars"

07:33 - How AI helps manage low-carbon technology

09:18 - Creating a "digital twin" to predict energy use

12:07 - Using smart meter data for heat loss calculations

15:22 - Are electric cars the "gateway drug" to home electrification?

16:20 - How a low-carbon tech subscription works

19:21 - The role of green mortgages in helping homeowners

22:30 - Next steps for the "Energy as a Service" pilot

23:27 - The future of heat pump adoption in the UK

24:37 - Visit theecoexperts.co.uk

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