Mitsubishi Electric welcomed Andrew Western, MP for Stretford and Urmston, and Sir Mark Hendrick, MP for Preston, to its Manchester office and training centre to discuss the future of heat pumps, the decarbonisation of heating, and the electrification of homes and businesses.
The visit, on 7 February, provided an opportunity for the MPs to engage with industry experts on the critical role heat pumps play in reducing the UK’s carbon footprint and helping achieve the government’s net zero targets. As the UK transitions away from fossil fuel-based heating, air-to-water heat pumps, such as Mitsubishi Electric’s Ecodan units, are proving to be a sustainable and energy-efficient alternative.
During the visit, Andrew Western MP and Sir Mark Hendrick MP toured Mitsubishi Electric’s state-of-the-art training centre, where engineers receive hands-on training in the installation and maintenance of heat pump technology. The facility is part of the company’s ongoing investment in upskilling the UK’s workforce to support the growing demand for low-carbon heating solutions. The company has two further training centres, in Hatfield and Livingston, where Ecodan heat pumps are also manufactured.
Andrew Western MP commented: “Decarbonising heating is a key challenge in tackling climate change, and it’s encouraging to see the work being done here in Stretford and Urmston to support the transition to clean energy. Heat pumps will play a major role in the future of sustainable heating in both homes and businesses, and I welcome Mitsubishi Electric’s commitment to training the next generation of installers.”
Sir Mark Hendrick MP added: “With the UK’s ambitious net zero targets, it is vital that we accelerate the shift to sustainable heating solutions. Mitsubishi Electric’s investment in training and technology is a crucial step in making heat pumps more accessible to homes and businesses.”
Shaun Garrod, Mitsubishi Electric’s Regional Business Manager, said: “The visit underscored the importance of industry and government collaboration in driving the adoption of heat pump technology. At Mitsubishi Electric we are committed to supporting the UK’s transition to low-carbon heating with high-performance heat pumps and pioneering training that not only helps gas installers to embrace renewables but also trains the next generation of heating engineers.”
