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What have people got against heat pumps? With Bean Beanland – Positive Energy Ep7

Louise Frohlich
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Roland Ellison editor of The Eco Experts
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Published on 13 May 2025
  • Bean Beanland is back as our seventh guest on Positive Energy.
  • Beanland has over 16 years’ experience working on the installation of heat pumps and advises the government on decarbonisation.
  • Watch the episode 7 of the Positive Energy podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify below.

For episode 7 of the Positive Energy podcast, we’re proud to welcome back Bean Beanland. 

Fresh from recording The Happy Heat Pump Podcast with Evan Davis, which the BBC has now stopped Davis from recording, Bean talks to The Eco Experts about his brush with TikTok fame, why he thinks people have got it in for heat pumps, and he debunks some common myths about them.  

We asked Bean about everything heat pump related, including the obstacles to heat pump adoption, how suitable the UK is for heat pump installations, and what the general public can do to better insulate their homes in preparation for a heat pump.

We also talk about how heat pumps are a long term investment and what you can expect to see from your energy bills over time. 

Bean Beanland is Director for Growth & External Affairs at the Heat Pump Federation, and has over 16 years of experience working on the installation of heat pumps. He also advises the government on its decarbonisation policies.

The Heat Pump Federation lobbies the government for long term policies that support the electrification of heating and cooling. It also works to raise awareness, understanding and confidence in heat pump technology in domestic and commercial sectors. 

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Episode 1 – Bean Beanland

Episode 2 – Ramin Hakimov

Episode 3 – Chris Hewett

Episode 4 – Claire Gardner

 Episode 5 – Pauric Foody

 Episode 6 – Leah Robson

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Louise Frohlich

Joining Eco Experts in April 2024 as Editorial Assistant, Louise has a keen interest in low-carbon technology and enjoys writing about anything sustainability related.

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Roland Ellison editor of The Eco Experts

Roland Ellison is a London-based journalist and content producer who joined The Eco Experts as Editor in November 2023.

Having started his career in print journalism, Roland has gone on to lead teams in the production of digital and video content at The Daily Mirror, BBC Global News, and Storyful (part of News Corp).

Roland lives with his wife, two children, and two cats in South London. He is a keen cyclist, music and film fanatic who enjoys playing and watching sport – particularly his local team, Crystal Palace FC.

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