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Codrina Cretu

@codrinacretu.bsky.social
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Mission Manager at Nesta, UK Home heating decarbonisation, heat pumps & net zero Views are my own She/her

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Martina Kavan @martinakavan.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Overall our response to the fuel poverty consultation argues that: 1. Heat pumps needs to play a bigger role, 2. Rebalancing levies resolves the tension between net zero and affordability, 3. Schemes should move away from “worst first” and treat a lot more homes. www.nesta.org.uk/blog/we-need...
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We need cheaper electricity to unlock a more effective fuel poverty strategy
As fuel poverty rates remain stubbornly high, we call for a stronger role for low-carbon heat, cheaper electricity through levy reform and a move away from deep retrofits in hard-to-treat homes
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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
The current planning system is holding homeowners from getting a heat pump - adding additional complexity and cost. But a recent consultation by the Welsh Government could provide a rare opportunity to reform planning priorities and align them with Wales’ net zero goals ⬇️
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The Welsh Government must commit to planning reform so we can unleash clean heat
We’re proposing three simple planning policies that could support Wales’ clean heat future
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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Meet the team at Nesta 👋 We sat down with Senior Mission Manager Andy Regan to explore his work in Nesta's sustainable future mission, looking at the ways we can speed up the shift to low-carbon heating in Wales. Watch the full video to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3CQa6jz
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Codrina Cretu @codrinacretu.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Had a lovely chat with @andymarsden.bsky.social about Visit a Heat Pump, and our work on clean heat neighbourhoods on @betatalk.bsky.social 's podcast. Thanks for having us!
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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
1,000 people have now used VisitAHeatPump.com to see a heat pump in action 🎉 Visits have taken place up and down the country, with many visitors going on to install their own. Want to see a heat pump in real life? Find a heat pump near you at: VisitAHeatPump.com
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Codrina Cretu @codrinacretu.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Great piece by my colleague @martinakavan.bsky.social on the differences in the way we consume energy, what drives those differences and outlines why understanding them is essential for designing fair policies 💸
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Codrina Cretu @codrinacretu.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
6 months ago, @nestauk.bsky.social launched VisitAHeatPump.com to connect people with hosts who have heat pumps. Since then, 600+ people have visited a heat pump and many have installed their own. Here are 6 lessons from our 6 months of running the service 🧵
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Visit a heat pump
Visit a heat pump near you in real life. See it in action and get your questions answered by heat pump owners.
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Codrina Cretu @codrinacretu.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Good news for clean heat! Yesterday, the UK gov introduced its Warm Homes Plan, cutting red tape for heat pumps and improves space heating standards. But this is just the start—we still need reformed energy levies and affordable finance. See Nesta's breakdown: www.nesta.org.uk/blog/the-gov...
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The government just changed home heating rules - here’s what you need to know
Recently announced reforms are much needed and will help boost clean heat
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Codrina Cretu @codrinacretu.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
This is excellent news 👏
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Few people know this: half of the world's energy use is for heat used in buildings and industry. And almost all of it is from burning fossil fuels. That's why we need to decarbonise heat if we want to stand a chance of meeting our climate targets.
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Codrina Cretu @codrinacretu.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
These changes are long overdue, and will make a huge difference to householders. We wrote a piece back in March about why the current planning system wasn't working: www.nesta.org.uk/blog/plannin...
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Planning is holding back heat pumps - here’s how to fix it
Four changes to planning rules that will make heat pump installations easier
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Alasdair Hiscock @alasdair.co · 13/11/2024
My team @nestauk.bsky.social has designed and delivered Visit a Heat Pump, a UK-wide service to help people see a heat pump near them and learn first hand about what it's like to live with one. 6 months in we’re sharing what we’ve learnt: www.nesta.org.uk/report/seein... Headlines are...
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Seeing is believing
The role of Visit a Heat Pump in increasing consumer confidence
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