Hundreds of heat pump engineers are satisfied with their training in the clean energy jobs sector thanks to a government-backed scheme, according to new research from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Results from the mid-scheme review of the government’s Heat Training Grant show 94% of those surveyed said they were either very satisfied or satisfied with the training they received, while 95% had already recommended – or were likely to recommend – the training to a friend or colleague.

Backed by £7 million a year, the programme offers £500 off the cost of training to become a heat pump installer or heat network professional, making them low-cost or in some cases free.

The programme has supported over 11,300 courses since its inception.

To mark the research being published, Minister for Energy Consumers, Martin McCluskey, visited a Daikin training academy in Manchester to meet some of the 3,000 installers who have benefitted from training with Daikin this year.

“The trainees and instructors here, and across the country, are on the frontline of getting Britain off the fossil fuel rollercoaster,” says Martin McCluskey. “Research shows the scheme has been massively popular with those taking it on. With the opportunity for £500 off the cost of training, there has never been a better time to become a heat pump installer and learn the new skills powering the UK with clean energy.”

Daniel Jackson, training manager at Daikin UK, adds: “The Heat Training Grant is playing an important role in accelerating the upskilling of the heating workforce.

“At Daikin, we’ve already helped hundreds of installers access grant-funded training and are seeing growing interest from engineers looking to diversify into low-carbon technologies. Investments in skills are critical to ensuring consumers across the UK can benefit from the transition to cleaner heating, while also supporting regional jobs and economic growth.”

During his visit, Mr McCluskey toured Daikin’s Manchester facility, which opened in January 2026 and has already upskilled 296 installers this year alone. The centre, now LCL Award certified, operates alongside Daikin’s wider network where all training is delivered free of charge to engineers, removing financial barriers as part of a broader effort to transition the workforce from fossil fuel systems to low-carbon technologies ahead of the UK’s 2030 decarbonisation targets.

Image, supplied by Daikin UK, shows Minister for Energy Consumers, Martin McCluskey (left) and Daniel Jackson, training manager at Daikin UK