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MCS certified contractors who install eligible products under either BUS or HESS will receive the £250 cash incentive. The eligible products are:
England and Wales
Scotland
Daikin’s new £250 incentive is just another reason for already accredited heat pump installers to choose Daikin’s award-winning range of air source heat pumps for their customers, and the offer will be particularly attractive to gas installers who want to expand their business into renewables too. This will require additional investment and training to futureproof their skills, so the £250 bonus per heat pump installation is another great reason to get ready for renewables.
The future of the industry is low carbon heating and heat pumps are one of the most important technologies in making the transition. The role of heat pumps in this transition is clear as a low carbon, renewable solution for heating and hot water that can significantly reduce the amount of energy used in the home. It is now essential that heating engineers begin to ready themselves for the changes, and opportunities, that the next few years will bring.
With demand for heat pumps set to grow over the next few years, there is a significant shortage of installers, and therefore many opportunities for those with the required skills. According to estimates from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), there are currently fewer than 4,000 qualified heat pump installers in the UK, compared with more than 130,000 Gas Safe Registered engineers.
New installer offer
Another scheme Daikin are running is their new installer offer which provides free local heat pump training in a Daikin Sustainable Home Centre and £100 off easy MCS accreditation. In addition to this, new installers will also benefit from 40% off the first heat pump unit purchased at a local centre and commissioning support for the first three air source heat pump installations they undertake.
BUS & HESS
The BUS is an initiative by the UK government that was introduced in spring 2022 to encourage homeowners in England and Wales to transition from gas or oil heating systems to low carbon heating systems. The scheme provides a financial assistance of up to £5,000 to help cover the initial expenses of installing air source heat pumps. The HESS is a similar scheme in which people in Scotland can receive a grant from Home Energy Scotland for up to £7,500 plus an optional interest-free loan for the same amount for energy efficiency and zero emission heating improvements.
Heat pumps are undoubtedly part of the low carbon future of heating and offer significant opportunities for businesses who have the knowledge and skills required to offer installation and maintenance services. Partnering with a manufacturer like Daikin that has decades of experience in heat pump technologies, can offer a range of air source and hybrid heat pumps and extensive training and installer support can help ensure a smooth transition to offering low carbon heating solutions.
There has never been a better time to upskill and to futureproof your service offerings. Partnering with a trusted manufacturer like Daikin, offering valuable incentive schemes and free training courses, is a great move in this ever-changing industry.
For more information about Daikin, heat pump training, the incentive scheme, and full terms and conditions, visit: www.daikin.co.uk/en_GB/installers/bus-incentive.html
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