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Rebecca Willis @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social · Jul 7

happy to profile our research in The Guardian today

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 7

Politicians are retreating from net zero because they think the public doesn’t care. But they’re wrong | Rebecca Willis

Our research shows people are strongly in favour of measures to tackle the climate crisis. They just need to be listened to, says professor of energy and climate governance Rebecca Willis

www.theguardian.com

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Mike Fell @mikefsway.bsky.social · Feb 13

Thanks for having me along!

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Mike Fell @mikefsway.bsky.social · Jan 6

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

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

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · Jan 6

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:

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?

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Fraser Stewart @fraserjfstewart.bsky.social · Dec 10

“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...

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...

www.regen.co.uk

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Mike Fell @mikefsway.bsky.social · Dec 6

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

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Mike Fell @mikefsway.bsky.social · Dec 4

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

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Mike Fell @mikefsway.bsky.social · Dec 4

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?)🤷

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Mike Fell @mikefsway.bsky.social · Dec 4

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!

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Mike Fell @mikefsway.bsky.social · Nov 29

Thanks!