Introducing Hive Ecotech. Is that a new dance music genre? Not quite. It's home energy technology

that's kind of for the planet and your wallet. Music to my ears, but like what? Like a home

E. Charger that charges your car while you sleep.

Or a smart thermostat that changes your home temperature intuitively.

Really?

Or even solar panels that turn sunshine into lower bills.

Now there's a bright idea.

I really should have thought of that one.

Welcome to Hive, ECO Tech for Every Home.

This is Hugo Rifkind.

Before we get on with the podcast, this episode of Politics Unpacked is sponsored by S.S.E.

Championing clean energy across the UK and Ireland.

With the race on for green growth, net zero and energy security,

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SSE is already investing over 20 billion pounds

in mission critical energy infrastructure supporting the

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and pioneering low-carbon technologies such as carbon capture and hydrogen for when the wind isn't blowing and the

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