What is the Great Green Challenge on Tour?

We’ve challenged George Clarke to hit the road in an electric car and travel across the UK, meeting real people who are taking steps towards greener living.

He’ll visit ScottishPower customers along the way and hear first-hand about their real experiences with going green – from home EV chargers and solar panels to small changes in the way they use energy. He’ll explore...

  • which upgrades make the biggest difference for the money?

  • are things like solar panels or heat pumps worth it in the UK?

  • what does a greener home look like in everyday life?

George Clarke in a white electric car sitting in front of the Fourth Road Bridge

What is the Great Green Challenge on Tour?

We’ve challenged George Clarke to hit the road in an electric car and travel across the UK, meeting real people who are taking steps towards greener living.

He’ll visit ScottishPower customers along the way and hear first-hand about their real experiences with going green – from home EV chargers and solar panels to small changes in the way they use energy. He’ll explore...

  • which upgrades make the biggest difference for the money?

  • are things like solar panels or heat pumps worth it in the UK?

  • what does a greener home look like in everyday life?

George Clarke in a white electric car sitting in front of the Fourth Road Bridge

Are heat pumps actually worth it?

62% of people think that installing a heat pump will require major changes to their home and come at a significant cost.1

In the latest episode of the Great Green Challenge on Tour, George meets ScottishPower customers Andrew and Sue to find out what it’s really like to install and live with a heat pump. From upfront costs and installation, to everyday comfort and running costs, they explore together whether the reality matches the myth and whether a heat pump could make sense for more homes across Britain.

Man and woman couple standing in front of a heat pump in their garden with George Clarke

Watch the latest episode

Are heat pumps more hassle than they’re worth?

Man and woman couple standing in front of a heat pump in their garden with George Clarke

Watch the latest episode

Are heat pumps more hassle than they’re worth?

EV charging

EV myths tackled on the Great Green Challenge on Tour[1]

7 minute read

Does getting a home charger for an electric car make financial sense?

 George speaking to a ScottishPower customer about EV charging in front of a home EV charger
 George speaking to a ScottishPower customer about EV charging in front of a home EV charger

6 minute read

What do EV chargers look like in real homes?

Black wall box EV charger attached to brick wall
Black wall box EV charger attached to brick wall

7 minute read

Does getting a home charger for an electric car make financial sense?

 George speaking to a ScottishPower customer about EV charging in front of a home EV charger
 George speaking to a ScottishPower customer about EV charging in front of a home EV charger

6 minute read

What do EV chargers look like in real homes?

Black wall box EV charger attached to brick wall
Black wall box EV charger attached to brick wall

1

Research conducted by Censuswide among a sample of 2,000 nationally representative UK consumers (aged 18+), between 20th February 2026 and 23rd February 2026.