Daikin has opened a new Sustainable Home Centre in partnership with Harris & Bailey in Croydon.
This opening marked the eighth addition to Daikin’s Sustainable Home Centre network in 2024.
A company statement said that with the nation’s momentum shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy, especially under the new Labour government, these centres help to educate homeowners in the area on the benefits of sustainable, low-carbon, home heating and support anyone considering the transition.
The official launch event ran from 10am to 3pm on Friday 23 August and was open to all, from homeowners to trade professionals such as merchants, existing heating installers, and those considering careers as heat pump installers.
Olivia Smalley, head of policy and communication at The Heat Pump Association attended the opening along with Natasha Irons, Labour MP for Croydon West, and Councillor Jeet Bains, Cabinet
The centre aims to empower installers to embrace renewable heating and to encourage installers to replace a boiler, older heat pump or any other heat source with the Daikin Altherma H HT to receive £500 cashback or credit with Daikin, the statement added.
Iain Bevan, commercial manager of Heating & Renewables at Daikin UK, said: “Heat pumps hold immense potential for slashing energy consumption and home bills. Over their 15-year lifespan, transitioning from a fossil fuel boiler to an air source heat pump could result in savings exceeding £3,000 compared to gas boilers, over £6,000 compared to oil, and surpassing £9,000 compared to LPG.
“Our studies reveal that a staggering 68% of homeowners are unaware of the significantly higher energy efficiency of heat pumps over gas boilers. While gas boilers operate at 70-90% efficiency, heat pumps soar between 300-400%. There’s an essential need to educate homeowners about heat pump technology, and our Sustainable Home Centres, like Harris Bailey, offer the ideal platform for such endeavours.
“Furthermore, with substantial funding accessible through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, now boosted to £7,500, homeowners have a remarkable opportunity to undertake green energy efficiency enhancements.”