Energy Unwrapped with Mick Wall

Mick Wall

Real conversations about heat pumps, tariffs, solar, batteries, and home energy in the UK. Hosted by Mick Wall (Energy Stats UK), this channel breaks down real-world performance, costs, and decisions using actual data from a fully electrified home. For homeowners planning upgrades and installers who want to understand what actually works, each episode helps you make better energy decisions without hype. Website: https://energy-stats.uk Video: https://www.youtube.com/@MickWall

  1. 3 MAY

    Heat Loss with Steph Willis from Spruce

    In this episode of Energy Unwrapped, Mick Wall is joined by Steph Willis from Spruce to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of heat pump design: heat loss calculations. They explore why heat loss surveys matter, how outdated ventilation assumptions have led to oversized systems, and why many homeowners may have been quoted for larger heat pumps — and more radiator upgrades — than they actually needed. Topics include: - Fabric vs ventilation heat loss - Why old guidance produced inflated heat loss figures - The real impact on heat pump sizing and system costs - Air changes, blower door tests & infiltration - Why accurate surveys matter for installers and homeowners - How better heat loss calculations could reduce disruption and improve heat pump adoption A practical and honest conversation for homeowners, installers, and anyone interested in heat pumps, retrofit, and home energy efficiency. 📊 Real-world UK energy data, analysis and tools:👉 https://energy-stats.uk🔥 Need help choosing a trusted heat pump installer?👉 https://energy-stats.uk/trusted-heat-pump-installers/⚡ Switch to Octopus Energy (we both get £50):👉 https://mickwall.octopus.energy/🎙️ Energy Unwrapped Podcast:In-depth conversations with installers, engineers and industry experts — breaking down what actually works in UK homes.Alongside the podcast, you’ll find practical guides, deep dives and real-world performance data to help you make smarter energy decisions.

    51 min
  2. 26 APR

    Join The Living Lab | Claire Rowland

    In this episode of the Energy Unwrapped Podcast, I’m joined by Claire Rowland from the Living Lab at Energy Systems Catapult. The Living Lab is a panel of over 5,000 UK households sharing real energy data, helping us understand how people actually use energy in their homes. We talk through what that data shows about EVs, solar panels, batteries and heat pumps, including which technologies people install first and how households build towards fully electrified homes. We also dig into how the data is collected, what it’s used for, and how it feeds into product development, research and even energy system planning. Claire explains how companies and policymakers use this real-world insight to design better services, tariffs and technologies. We reference this report during the episode:What can the Living Lab tell us about home energy technology adoption?https://es.catapult.org.uk/insight/what-can-the-living-lab-tell-us-about-home-energy-technology-adoption/ We also cover how you can get involved in the Living Lab, what’s involved, and what participants get back, from paid trials to early access to new technologies. If you’re interested in real-world home energy data and where UK homes are heading next, this one’s worth a listen. Want to take part in trials, share your energy data, or help shape the future of UK energy? https://www.livinglab.energy/ 🎙️ Energy Unwrapped Podcast — Real conversations about home energy, renewables, and making smarter choices as a UK homeowner. 📊 Data & analysis on my website: 👉 https://energy-stats.uk ⚡ Switch to Octopus Energy (referral link — we both get £50): https://mickwall.octopus.energy/ 👉 https://energy-stats.uk/support-the-site 👉 http://buymeacoffee.com/SVHgIbUYM

    56 min
5
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3 Ratings

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Real conversations about heat pumps, tariffs, solar, batteries, and home energy in the UK. Hosted by Mick Wall (Energy Stats UK), this channel breaks down real-world performance, costs, and decisions using actual data from a fully electrified home. For homeowners planning upgrades and installers who want to understand what actually works, each episode helps you make better energy decisions without hype. Website: https://energy-stats.uk Video: https://www.youtube.com/@MickWall

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