BetaTalk - The Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Podcast
"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 heat pump technologies for nearly half a century.
"Nathan is one of the UK's clean heat leaders, so I always watch him closely..." Chris Stark (former CEO of the Climate Change Committee and Head of UK Gov. Mission Control)
The podcast features guests from the policy world as well as some of the UK's remarkable heating engineers. It discusses challenges and opportunities with decarbonised heating.
Episodes
172 episodes
Zero Disrupt Explained: Heat Geek & BetaTalk's Deep Dive with Adam Chapman (New Heat Pump Installation Initiative)
Welcome back to the BetaTalk podcast! I'm thrilled to be joined by Adam Chapman of Heat Geek for a deep dive into the buzz-generating Zero Disrupt initiative. In this episode, Adam shares the full story behind this new heat pump installation pr...
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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1:05:29
Heat Pump in a Three-Storey, Timber-Framed Grade II listed building in Buckinghamshire
This episode of Betatalk features a detailed examination of a bespoke heat pump heating system designed by engineers within the Guild of Master Heat Engineers. We speak with Mark Denman of Custom Renewables and Alex Hilton, the homeowner and a ...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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50:40
Innovation in Heat Pump Technology Part Two
Nathan is joined by Jonathan Siviter at Thermoelectric Conversion Systems (TCS), Ren Kang at Mixergy and Andreas Fechs at Kensa to discuss how innovation through the Heat Pump Ready projects has improved heat pump technology, the impact this co...
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44:12
Innovative Finance Models for Heat Pump Deployment
Nathan is joined by Zachary Gill at Energiesprong and Matthew Boyes at Hometree Finance to discuss the different innovative approaches that have been developed by Heat Pump Ready projects, the key lessons from the programme about finance models...
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1:02:54
Innovation in Heat Pump Technology - A Heat Pump Ready Episode
Nathan is joined by Christopher Taylor at Vital Energy, Richard Barwick at RJ Barwick and Russell Murchie at Nusku to discuss how innovation through the Heat Pump Ready projects has improved heat pump technology and the ease of installation of ...
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1:03:56
Trade Media Uncovered - The Digital Shift in the HVAC Sector
A New Voice Meets Old Hands: BetaTalk's host Nathan, new to media, chats with his friends Joe Sharpe, Joe Dart and Andrew Gavid at Lyrical CommunicationsEpisode Summary:In this special episode of Trade Media Unco...
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Season 12
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Episode 13
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1:18:15
HomeTree's Flywheel: How Acquiring Local SMEs Drives a Customer-Centric Energy Business
Join Nathan on this episode of BetaTalk as he sits down with Olly Cutting, Johann Kühns, and Pranjal Arya from HomeTree. The team from HomeTree shares their incredible journey, from a boiler installation company to a multifaceted energy service...
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Season 12
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Episode 12
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1:03:11
Discussing Ambient Loop Heat Networks and Exhaust Air Heat Pumps with Qvantum
Join Nathan this week for an exclusive episode recorded live from the Qvantum HQ in Sweden! Nathan sits down with a team of true industry heavyweights to discuss the future of heating solutions for multi-occupancy dwellings.In this insig...
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Season 12
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Episode 11
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1:03:08
Air to Air in Domestic Properties
Expanding Horizons: BetaTalk's New Newsletter and Website!We're thrilled to announce that BetaTalk is growing! In addition to our regular podcast episodes, we're launching a brand new newsletter and an associated website. This exp...
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Season 12
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Episode 10
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1:43:37
Talking Heat Pumps with Rhiannon
Rhiannon and Nathan discuss the recent Installer Show 2025 at Birmingham NEC, covering current trends within the heating industry, including issues related to training.This season is sponsored by
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Season 12
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Episode 9
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1:02:58
Heat Pump Books & Heat Pump Training
In this episode Nathan chats to his friend Ian Edgeworth, author of the recent books "Wellcome to the Wonderful world of Air source Heat Pumps - What Kept You" and "The Pocket Guide to Low Temperature Central Heating" You can ...
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Season 12
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Episode 8
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50:41
IS THE GRANT FOR HEAT PUMP QUALIFICATIONS A HOUSE OF CARDS?
The latest episode of BetaTalk dives deep into a topic of critical importance for the future of skilled trades and green technology: the intricate world of Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQs) and how they stack up against General Qualific...
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Season 12
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Episode 7
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43:26
Heat Recovery: Turning Waste into Warmth with DK Heat Recovery
This week on the podcast, Nathan sits down with Nigel from DK Heat Recovery to discuss an innovative approach to energy efficiency.Many businesses across the UK, like meat and food processing plants and butchers, rely on cold storage roo...
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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54:26
Unpacking Heat Pump Finance: The BUS Consultation & Third-Party Solutions
Join Nathan's guests David & Rob from Fornax and dive into the nitty-gritty of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) consultation and explore how third-party finance could be the key to unlocking widespread do...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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1:00:14
The Installer Show MD's Personal Heat Pump Journey
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Mike Costain, the Managing Director of The Installer Show! In this special episode, we pull back the curtain on the UK's leading event for heating and plum...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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46:19
Improving the Heat Pump Customer Journey
In the fourth episode of the Heat Pump Ready special bulletin series, Nathan talks to three Heat Pump Ready projects to discuss the topic of ‘Improving the customer journey’. Nathan is joined by Jack Jarvis from EDF, Gareth Robertson from Therm...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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58:48
Smart Heat, Smart Savings: An Expert Consumer Meets Havenwise
In this episode, Nathan invites Mick Wall, his 'expert consumer,' back to have a discussion with the lads from Havenwise, a company dedicated to helping with quality heat pump installations. Havenwise ...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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56:02
Intergas Stainless Steel Cylinders - A Heat Pump Game Changer?
Join host Nathan Gambling as he journeys to Intergas HQ alongside legendary heat pump engineer Steve Webster to get the inside scoop on their high-quality stainless steel hot water cylinders, spe...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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1:10:28
RAG vs. Hallucinations: The Truth About AI in the Trades
Episode Description: Host Nathan dives into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the plumbing and heating industry. Joining him are Barrie and Amrit from L...
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Season 11
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Episode 15
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50:34
Beyond Three Days: Rethinking Heat Pump Installation Training
Nathan speaks with Leah Robson, owner of a small SME (Your Energy Your Way) installing heat pumps, batteries, and solar, about her recent appearance at Westminster. Leah gave evidence to the "W...
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Season 11
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Episode 14
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49:36
Are Industry Associations Still Relevant? A Deep Dive with the Heat Pump Association
In this insightful episode, host Nathan sits down with two key figures from the Heat Pump Association (HPA) – CEO Charlotte Lea and Chair Craig Dolan – to explore the role the HPA plays in the evolving UK heating landscape. They delve into the ...
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Season 11
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Episode 13
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1:32:10
Thoughts on Heat Pump Systems from Experienced Engineer Dan Large
Nathan chats with Dan Large a Director at Solaris Energy. Dan has been involved with the design, installation and maintenance of heat pump heating systems for a good number of years. The important topic of water quality comes up and...
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Season 11
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Episode 12
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1:23:34
A Personal Heat Pump Journey and the Power of Mentorship
Welcome back to BetaTalk, the podcast dedicated to exploring the exciting world of renewable heating! In this episode, host Nathan is joined by two fantastic guests: Barry Sharp from Renewable Heat and a familiar voice to BetaTalk listeners, an...
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Season 11
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Episode 11
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1:06:33
Weather Compensation: The Missing Link in Efficient Heating? (feat. Ken Bone from Ultimate Renewables Supplies)
Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I'm joined by a good friend and expert in the renewable energy sector, Ken Bone from Ultimate Renewables Supplies. Ken and I dive deep into a topic that's crucial for efficient heating and the future o...
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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1:14:31
Double Standards in Water Treatment: A UK vs. Europe Story
In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the contrasting approaches to water treatment in European domestic heating systems for corrosion prevention. While the UK predominantly champions chemical inhibitor solutions under the EN BS...
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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1:00:53