Richard Halsey

Director - Energy Systems Catapult. Passions: #innovation #energysystems #localenergy #design #places. Views are my own.

[Energy Systems Catapult @EnergySysCat]

Too many promising energy innovations never make it past the pilot stage.

The idea works. The technology is proven. But somewhere between trial and full adoption, momentum dies.

[Richard Lowes @heatpolicyrich]

I'm delighted to share our new Clean Heat Policy Tracker, an initiative led by @RegAssistProj via the Clean Heat Forum).
https://t.co/ImbMcndDRx

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

Catapulting energy #innovation for nearly 10 years. How time flies.

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

@mikefosterEUA @ofgem Wonder what happens if you adjust gas boiler efficiency to 80% and HP to 350% Mike?

[Energy Systems Catapult @EnergySysCat]

The Catapults are driving UK innovation in sectors from energy to medicines! 🚨

Former Cabinet Secretary @vincecable has highlighted the @innovateuk @Catapult_UK in a @FT article, showcasing its critical role in advancing UK business growth and innovation.

Read it below.👇

[John Taylor @CoppiceJT]

We at Community Energy England were very happy to contribute our member's insights into the formation of this plan. There's a role for every home, business and community to contribute their own share of local wind and solar to these national targets. 1/

[Energy Systems Catapult @EnergySysCat]

The government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan marks a pivotal moment in accelerating the decarbonisation of the UK’s electricity grid.

Read our statement here: https://t.co/ksuNXWNWFR

[Energy Systems Catapult @EnergySysCat]

Move aside Spotify, the only Wrapped that matters is finally here! 🔥

This year, we’ve been breaking new ground to accelerate Net Zero like never before - from supporting SMEs in securing game-changing investments to driving the future of cutting-edge technology.

[Jan Rosenow @janrosenow]

To all the trolls on X and other commentators claiming that heat pumps "don't work when it's cold":

There are stacks of data available showing that even at subzero temperatures heat pumps perform at good efficiencies.

How do I know? We carried out a meta-review of the best available field studies last year. Note that these were not lab tests but measurements taken in real homes with real people in them.

You can read our analysis here: https://t.co/kf4ezc5CIP

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

@DaleVince Having spent ten years grappling with decarbonising #heat and leading smart systems and heat and electrification of heat projects @EnergySysCat I can say this is incredibly short sighted. Heatpumps can deliver for many UK homes and a play a key part in our low carbon heat future

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

@david_joffe @StarkClimate @energygovuk This is making me wonder what will come first #cleanpower or a @SpursOfficial trophy….I think my money is now on @StarkClimate and @david_joffe

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

#rapidcharging experience par excellence this evening with @ElecHighway at rugby services. Plug. Tap. Coffee. 80%. Go. More like this please

[Energy Systems Catapult @EnergySysCat]

Could you be our next:

👉 Associate Project Manager
👉 Consumer Research Manager (15-month fixed term)
👉 Senior Financial Modeller
👉 Senior Systems Engineering Consultant

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now: https://t.co/mEhlbvPro1

#JobAlert #EnergyCareers

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

I am recruiting. Fantastic opportunity for graduates passionate about #energy and #innovation to join our amazing team @EnergySysCat https://t.co/SuWLFAv18N

[Energy Systems Catapult @EnergySysCat]

Are you up for the most exciting and complex challenge of your career?

We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals wanting to transform the energy sector.

Ready for to take on the challenge?

https://t.co/1co0BClqFh

#EnergyCareers #EnergyJobs #EnergyInnovation

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

@heatpolicyrich @suburbanpirate Like this in principle although probably prefer something related to metered outcomes than install spec? Any risk of gaming and oversizing HPs rather than well designed systems - either full electric or hybrid

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

@heatpolicyrich Yeah maybe. Opportunity for innovation for a range of non-networked peak heat management solutions? Fully agree on improving fabric energy efficiency… I just worry many will resist disruptive interventions and will stifle uptake

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

@heatpolicyrich great your plugged in with the team -look forward to see. I am more convinced hybrids will have an important role as we are seeing with vehicles. I totally get the concern about locking in natural gas use and important role for @NationalGridESO in thinking carefully about this

[Richard Halsey @RichardHalsey]

@heatpolicyrich Hybrids could continue to work in 2050 by optimising home heat and peak management through improved controls + AI enabling the gas boiler to be replaced by a range of thermal storage options and/or containerised zero carbon fuels https://t.co/Ue6nf2GX9t