Below are information webinar recordings from the Energy Group over the past few years, on a wide range of topics.

Carbon Capture & Storage (12th June 2025)

This talk is on Carbon Capture, how it works, and the economic and operational considerations. Talk by Expert Chemical Process Engineer – Andy Milsted.

Decarbonisation starts at home (13th May 2025)

SaveEnergy is a Community Benefit Society based in Maidenhead and their presentation covers their background, their services, and how they benefit the local communities (including Marlow) that they serve.

The Heat Pump Question (13th May 2025)

Andrew Cunningham answers the ‘Heat Pump Question’ and talks about retrofitting and common misconceptions.

Hybrid Heat Pumps (17th April 2024)

This talk will be presented by Christoph Grossbaier, the CEO of Econic Energy Ltd. Christoph is an expert in heat pump technology and will explain the benefits and advantages of a Hybrid Heat Pump.

Smart Metering in the UK (3rd June 2024)

Ed Mace, Head of Systems Engineering at Data Communications Company (DCC), explains the benefits of smart meters of consumers.

Cold House to Cosy Home (20th March 2024)

Kevin Slack FRSA, RIBA, a Director of Greenspace architects. Kevin is an expert in sustainable design and retrofit and explained how a Cosy Home can be achieved.

Air Tightness Testing (10th May 2023)

Tom Gregory, from Air Leakage Testing Ltd, spoke about the role of air tightness in reducing energy consumption and improving comfort levels in houses. He explained the principles behind the test, the test method, the requirements for newbuilds and benefits for existing houses as part of wider energy saving improvements.

Draughtproofting & Insulation Explained (7th March 2023)

Dave Scarbrough, from “The Climate Community in Windsor & Maidenhead”, gave a talk about how to save money, energy and carbon by better draughtproofing and insulating your home.

This talk included guideline costs & savings for various improvements. Dave’s talk was followed by a question and answer session.

Solar PV Explained (7th January 2023)

Gary Whapples & Jackie Ashby from Solarbility Ltd talked through the benefits of Solar PV from a homeowner’s perspective. They explained what it is, how it works, how it can save homeowners money and the positive impact Solar PV has on the environment.

Heat Pumps Explained (21st November 2022)

Bean Beanland, Chair of the Council of the Ground-source Heat Pump Association, explains all about the development of Heat Pumps.

How can I avoid waste in my workplace? (18th May 2022)

A talk by Martin Fry.

‘COP26’ What was achieved and what wasn’t? (22nd November 2021)

Martin Fry discusses the successes and failures of the COP26 conference held in Glasgow.

‘COP26’ What was it about and why was it important? (17th October 2021)

Ed Gemmell discusses the importance of the COP26 conference held in Glasgow. Ed is the Managing Director of ‘Scientists Warning Europe’ and is leading the SWE delegation at COP26.

Demand Side Response (6th September 2021)

Gary Tuile, Managing Director of Chiltern Utility Solutions, discusses demand side management, and related smart meter & tariff arrangements and how these interact with the emerging Internet of Things.

Robots & Retrofit (12th August 2021)

A talk by Leigh Fairbrother, Head of Sales at Q-Bot, who explained how Q-Bot uses intelligent robots that travel beneath suspended floors to spray insulation under the floorboards. The insulation immediately reduces the heat lost through the floor and the draughts, ensuring a healthy and energy-efficient home, saving both money and CO2.

Plastic Waste (5th May 2021)

Ed Gemmell, Founder of No Disposable Cup Day, Managing Director of charity Scientists Warning Europe, will be introducing us to ‘No Disposable Cup Day’ and talking about the environmental disaster associated with the UK’s insatiable coffee habit.

Brian, from Marlow Bridge Rotary Club, will be talking about the ‘End Plastic Soup’ initiative, which was started by the Rotary Clubs of Amsterdam in 2018.

Hydro Power (9th March 2021)

Lars Boerner, the Managing Director of VerdErg, envisions a future where low head hydropower can be as reliable and as cost effective as energy from fossil fuels, but with a considerably lower carbon footprint.

Hydrogen Cars (9th February 2021)

Learn all about the Riversimple Hydrogen Fuel cell Car. Hugo Spowers of Riversimple explains how the Riversimple business model works.

Marlow Solar Streets (January 2021)

In January 2021, Marlow Energy Group, in association with IDDEA, held a Zoom meeting to promote Photo-Voltaic (PV) panels to Marlow home owners.

Local Electricity Supplies (8th December 2020)

David Adkins of the National Grid and Steve Shaw of Power for People talk about Local Electricity Supplies and answer various questions.

Draftbusting & Insulation (11th November 2020)

Explaining both the benefits of good insulation, by Tony Cowling of Draft Busters, but also giving an explanation of the Government’s Green Home grants, by Ed Andrews of Instagroup.

Electric Vehicles & Bikes Explained (6th October 2020)

Featuring Andy Rackstraw and Gareth France explaining all about Electric Bikes and Cars.

Domestic Heat Pumps (8th September 2020)

Learn all about Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps and the contribution that they can make to the decarbonisation of heat in pursuit of Net Zero Carbon.

Bean Beanland, former Chair of the Council of the Ground-source Heat Pump Association, will explain all about Heat Pumps.