Baxi has welcomed 40 of its heating professional customers to its first Commercial Solutions Showcase event at the Gannet venue at Edinburgh Zoo to discuss opportunities and approaches to heat decarbonisation in a changing legislative landscape.
With a legally-binding target to reach net zero by 2045, five years ahead of the rest of the UK, Scotland was a fitting choice of location to hold Baxi’s inaugural Solutions Showcase event. Baxi’s sales team also have a strong presence in the country, providing energy-efficient, low-carbon heating and hot water solutions for new build and retrofit buildings ranging from schools to hospitals to town halls.
Heat is an important topic in Scotland, representing some 13% of the country’s overall greenhouse gas emissions and around 30% of total energy consumption. The event began with Baxi outlining the Scottish government’s policy framework relating to heat decarbonisation, all aligned with the eventual local climate goal.
Under the Scotland New Build Heat Standard, all new build commercial and residential warrants since April 2024 must be installed with ‘climate friendly heating systems’. This typically involves electrification of heat and heat pumps, or heat networks with any energy source at this present time.
For retrofit, a revised Heat in Buildings bill is expected imminently which will address the need to decarbonise, balanced against the need to reduce fuel poverty for a just and fair energy transition. This will include a target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045.
The event featured a showcase of Baxi’s commercial low-carbon solutions, including the Auriga HP+ high temperature air source heat pump range and AquaHeat Heat Interface Units. Edinburgh was also chosen as the launch site for the updated Quinta Ace series, which now offers aluminium and stainless-steel heat exchanger options. The new Quinta Ace, a hybrid-ready solution, is designed to work with various renewable energy sources.
Networking opportunities at the event facilitated discussions on both the successes and challenges associated with decarbonising heat, particularly regarding heritage buildings in historic Edinburgh. The role of district heating in reducing emissions and the importance of education to upskill the industry were also topics of debate.
Anne Wraith, head of product commercial sales at Baxi, says: “As the customer feedback shows, the event was a huge success, bringing together Scottish heating professionals to discuss ways of working collaboratively to progress the transition to cleaner, more efficient heat.
“With our solutions and systems-focused approach, Baxi is a part of the net zero journey, providing support at every stage of the project to help arrive at the best solution in every building. From training courses and pre-contract system design optioneering services to commissioning, expert technical services and aftersales support, our goal is to ensure a high-performing, efficient system that successfully meets all project and regulatory requirements.
“We’re already looking forward to our next Solutions Showcase event!”
Find out more about Baxi’s commercial heating and hot water solutions and full support services at www.baxi.co.uk/commercial
Listen to Baxi’s new podcast on YouTube or Spotify, filmed live at Edinburgh Zoo, in which its Scotland team discuss the changing heat landscape and approaches to decarbonising heat.
