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#TheNest Heat pumps in Scotland: how can we speed up the transition?

Join us for our upcoming The Nest session

In A sustainable future
18 May 2022 15:30 – 16:00
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Joining us this week is Pilar Rodriguez, Programme Manager for the Sustainable Energy Supply Chain at the Energy Saving Trust. Pilar will be in conversation with Kyle Usher, Mission Manager for our sustainable future in Scotland, to discuss how we upskill engineers in Scotland and quickly roll out heat pumps. Listen in live to the conversation through our twitter account @nesta_uk.

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Kyle Usher

Mission Manager (Scotland) - A Sustainable Future
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Pilar Rodriguez

Programme Manager, Sustainable Energy Supply Chain at Energy Saving Trust

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18 May 2022 15:30 – 16:00
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