Commissioned by renewable energy experts Good Energy, Sunshine Place was open for visitors for two weeks in April, with the aim of inspiring both members of the public and policymakers about what a sustainable future could look like. It is an intentional part of the message, says Good Energy CEO Nigel Pocklington: “The misconception is that heat pumps don’t work in old or traditionally built houses. “It is the most concrete step you can take to stop wincing whenever you see your energy bill,” he adds. First, the company is calling for the government to revisit the so-called ‘sunshine bill’, which would have mandated all newbuild homes include solar panels from 2026. “We were big proponents of the sunshine bill,” he explains.