Daikin has secured support from over 100 businesses and individuals in the heating, cooling and ventilation industry, for its open letter pressing political leaders and candidates to establish clear policies on domestic low carbon heating.
Alongside the open letter, Daikin introduced its own manifesto urging political parties to assist the UK in achieving its legally binding 2050 net zero climate target.
Daikin’s recent research involving 2,000 British adults, found that 66% of respondents feel politicians are failing future generations by neglecting green issues. A further 78% said they believe the government isn’t doing enough to introduce energy-efficient solutions like heat pumps.
Moreover, 76% of Brits want to make their homes more energy-efficient but are deterred by high material costs, 57%, expensive installation, 42%, and insufficient government subsidies, 28%.
The research also found that 86% of participants urge the government to do more to promote home insulation and low-carbon heating systems.
Although climate change ranks third in national priorities, only 23% believe the UK will meet its 2050 net zero target, and 78% feel the government isn’t promoting energy-efficient solutions adequately.
Simon Chapman, national residential business manager of Daikin, said: “By not taking immediate, robust action to support households with the transition to low-carbon heating solutions, we are missing a critical opportunity to significantly reduce the UK’s carbon footprint by a substantial 14%. Any lack of decisive action will put the UK’s commitment to achieve net zero by 2050 at serious risk.”
To address these challenges, Daikin has recommended several measures: ensuring all new homes built annually are zero-carbon by 2025, supporting and incentivising landlords and homeowners to improve energy efficiency, thereby reducing heating costs and environmental impact, and providing stronger financial support for low-carbon heating solutions like heat pumps.
Simon added: “These steps are crucial for creating a sustainable future and making meaningful progress toward our climate goals.”