Daikin opened a new Sustainable Home Centre in Stanmore this month. The launch marked the seventh addition to its Sustainable Home Centres in 2024.
According to a company statement, these centres help to educate homeowners in the area on the benefits of sustainable, low-carbon, home heating, and support anyone considering the transition.
Built to inform homeowners about the advantages of sustainable home heating, it noted, the facility is a joint effort of Daikin and ElecMec, an independent local merchant for plumbing, heating, electrical and bathroom supplies.
The Mayor of Stanmore, Salim Chowdhury, was in attendance at the event and cut the ribbon to mark its opening.
Councillor Salim Chowdhury said: “I am honoured to be at the grand opening of the Sustainable Home Centre at ElecMec Limited in Honey Pot Lane today. This marks a significant promotion of sustainability and environmental consciousness.
“The centre will serve as a hub for innovative solutions and technologies that will help us create a greener future for generations to come. From energy-efficient appliances to eco-friendly building materials, the centres aim to showcase the possibilities of sustainable living.”
Iain Bevan, commercial manager of heating and renewables at Daikin UK, added: “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 ElecMec, offer the ideal platform for such endeavours.
“Furthermore, with substantial funding accessible through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, now boosted to £7,500, homeowners have remarkable opportunity to undertake green energy efficiency enhancements.”