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BetaTalk - The Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Podcast

Nathan Gambling BetaTeach
Heat Pumps
Marketing In Heating Industry
Gas Leaks
Apprenticeships
Heat Pump Ready 1
Green Finance Institute
Nextgen Home
Inhibitors (chemical Inhibitors)
Open Energy Monitor
Air To Air Heat Pumps
Heat Pump Ready 2
Green Mortgages
Air-To-Air Heat Pumps
MARC
Thermodynamics
Boilers
Kilowatts.io Dashboard
NESO
Energy Data
Weather Compensation

"Nathan is brilliant at making the complicated simple..." Amber Rudd (Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change 2015-16)BetaTalk is an award winning podcast for Local Authorities, Social Housing Groups, Think Tanks, Government, Journalists, Consultants, Developers, Gas, Oil and Heat Pump engineers and the general public. It is hosted by Nathan Gambling who's family have been involved with h... more

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Release Date: Heat Pump Week (UK)

Host: Nathan Gambling (Beta Teach)

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• Barry Sharp (Guild of Master Heat Engineers)

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In this episode of BetaTalk, host Nathan Gambling sits down with Johan du Plessis, founder and CEO of Tepeo, to discuss the Zero Emission Boiler (ZEB) and the evolving landscape of UK heat decarbonisation.

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On the birthday of my late mum and the first anniversary of the Guild of Master Heat Engineers I have finally managed to get my cousin, Philip Gambling, on the podcast. He installed some of the first VRV/VRF systems in the UK. 

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In this episode of BetaTalk, host Nathan welcomes heat pump expert Graham Hendra to discuss his latest project: an AI-driven platform called Energy Donkey, developed in collaboration with Planet Devices.

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Episode: The Phantom Efficiency: Exposing the Engineering Failure of UK Heating Controls
Ryan Jude
Programme Director, Green Finance Institute
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Episode: Financing the Energy Transition: Green Mortgages, PLF, and the Future of Home Heating
Bean Beanland
Heat Pump Association UK member, installer-focused figure
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Episode: Inside the New UK Heat Pump Association: What the Industry Merger Means for Net Zero
Emma Bowen
Executive figure involved in the merged association and industry outreach
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Ricky Prescott
Recognized for expertise in water quality in heating systems
Episode: Chemical Inhibitors, Heat Pumps & Boilers: Why Heating Engineers Prefer VDI 2035 - a Chemical Free Solution to Corrosion
Madeleine Gabriel
Mission Director at Nesta
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Episode: Heat Pump Ready Programme 2 with Nesta and Carbon Trust
Will Rivers
Representative involved with Heat Pump Ready program, Carbon Trust
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Episode: Heat Pump Ready Programme 2 with Nesta and Carbon Trust

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Nathan Gambling
Host of the show (central figure in beta-talk/renewable heating discussions)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Case Study: Three Storey Grade 2 Listed House

    Thanks for asking the question of why they chose to calculate and not measure the heat loss. When the engineers are this good they may not need to but measuring is a tool that seems to be less favoured, which is odd considering the more accurate results generated. Really enjoyed the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pk42
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Plain-speaking

    Excellent, plain-speaking content. Always a thought provoking discussion between the host and industry leaders in the style of two engineers putting the low carbon heating industry to rights. Suitable for industry and interested consumers alike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindsayhead
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A first rate insight for a consumer!

    I came across this podcast whilst looking into having a heat pump installed and it’s been a fantastic education! It allowed me to really understand the technology, the quotations, how it should be installed and the challenges installers are facing. We were then confident to go ahead and now have a ASHP quietly doing its thing. I've almost listened to every one now and want to spread the word!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DIMackay
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Excellent and informative

    Highly recommended listening before doing a heat pump installation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoslingTom
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A vast amount of information!

    A vast amount of information for anyone and everyone to understand. Nathan is extremely good at getting information out there and breaks it down for anyone to absorb. whether it’s for the home owner, apprentice, people like myself looking to up skill from their daily routine and I’m sure even the top professionals in the industry will gain further information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adamtheplumber
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Good mix of policy, financing, and frontline installation perspectives.
Open data and practical examples are especially valuable for practitioners.
Clear, engineer‑friendly explanations that translate complex tech into practical takeaways.
Strong industry guest lineup and honest, no-nonsense hosts.
The show consistently delivers actionable insights for installers and decision-makers.

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Disrupting Zero Disrupt: Inside EDF's 'Express Heat Pump Initiative'
Q: How does Express differ from Zero Disrupt in terms of customer pricing and installer involvement?
Express focuses on consumer pricing with internal pricing capability and field designer support, whereas Zero Disrupt centers more on the installer tools and consumer options.
Disrupting Zero Disrupt: Inside EDF's 'Express Heat Pump Initiative'
Q: Is Express launching now or still in development?
Express is launching now, with a push to bring consumer choice to the forefront and to begin rolling out the service broadly.
Financing the Energy Transition: Green Mortgages, PLF, and the Future of Home Heating
Q: What enables these products to reach mass uptake?
A portfolio of products (green mortgages, green loans, PLF/PACE), policy certainty, government support like the Warm Homes Plan, consumer protections, and a clear customer journey that intermediaries can use to guide buyers.
Financing the Energy Transition: Green Mortgages, PLF, and the Future of Home Heating
Q: How do green mortgages and PLF/PACE work to scale adoption?
Green mortgages are mortgages tied to energy efficiency improvements or heat pumps, with a growing market of products and lenders; PLF/PACE finances improvements by tying debt to the property rather than the owner, which can lower monthly costs and transfer liability to the next owner.
Financing the Energy Transition: Green Mortgages, PLF, and the Future of Home Heating
Q: What is Green Finance?
Green Finance is finance used to fund sustainable activities, ranging from consumer products like green mortgages and green loans to support for renewable energy and low-carbon infrastructure, with the goal of lowering energy bills and decarbonizing homes.

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A practical, policy-forward podcast focused on decarbonising heating and the broader energy transition. It frequently features engineers, industry advocates, and government or think-tank commentators discussing heat pumps, grids, financing, and regulation, with an emphasis on real-world installations, cost transparency, and market viability. Notable strengths include accessible explanations of complex tech and policy topics, a history of bringing industry practitioners into the conversation, and a track record of inviting diverse perspectives from utilities, regulators, and innovation programs. Potential listeners include engineers, local authorities, housing professionals, and policy makers seeking actionable insights on market-ready solut... more

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