A plumbing company has opened a £500,000 low carbon centre in Burnley and says it is an investment in the future of low-carbon heating.

James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies new centre, which is located at the head office in Parliament Street, was officially opened by Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham.

It is hoped the new centre will provide a pathway of training, upskilling and support for heating engineers, installers and plumbers nationwide.

The Low Carbon Centre showcases the leading low-carbon heating manufacturers.

Inside, the technical workshop incorporates ‘live’ working displays to enable a unique ‘see and feel’ experience for tradespeople.

It is home to a Daikin Sustainable Home Centre, where prospective plumbers will have the chance to train and learn more about the latest Daikin heat pumps and low carbon products.

Lancashire Telegraph: (L-R)James Hargreaves' sales director Bill Davies, Burnley MP Anthony Higginbotham and sustainability home centre manager Craig Payne(L-R)James Hargreaves' sales director Bill Davies, Burnley MP Anthony Higginbotham and sustainability home centre manager Craig Payne (Image: James Hargreaves)

The training room has been designed to provide the space for installers to obtain the skills and knowledge they need to "become part of the UK’s low-carbon future".

Iain Bevan, commercial manager for heating and renewables at Daikin UK said: “We’re delighted to have partnered with James Hargreaves in opening a Daikin Sustainable Home Centre within their site, featuring a Daikin showroom and air source heat pump training centre.

Lancashire Telegraph: The 500K Low Carbon Centre on Parliament StreetThe 500K Low Carbon Centre on Parliament Street (Image: James Hargreaves)

“Being able to explore and discuss heat pump technology and the significant cost savings they offer in person is vital, as is knowing that it will be installed by a highly trained professional - and that’s what our Sustainable Home Centres are all about.

"We’re confident that together we can make a significant contribution towards our national net zero targets."

Bill Davies, sales director at James Hargreaves said: “This is a major step forward for us, a great new facility specifically designed to train heating engineers, installers and plumbers to be best-placed on delivering an efficient and effective low carbon future.”