Daikin Comfort Technologies
North America announced a new collaboration with the City of Houston to
install up to 30 high efficiency, horizontal discharge, inverter Daikin FIT heat pumps units
over the next three years. These units will be provided to low-to-moderate-income
households, including many seniors over 62, in homes renovated through the Housing and
Community Development Department’s Home Repair Program. Daikin is launching this
collaboration during the company’s 100th year anniversary and National Air Condition
Appreciation Days.
Daikin launched the collaboration during the company’s 100th year anniversary and National Air Condition Appreciation Days. Houston Mayor John Whitmire declared August 13 as “Daikin Air Conditioning Appreciation Day” in Houston, in honor of the company’s dedication to sustainability and community well-being.
“The City thanks Daikin for this collaboration. Houstonians, especially seniors, must have the
resources to stay comfortable during extreme temperatures. This partnership reflects our
dedication to caring for the well-being of our community,” said Mayor
Whitmire.
“We are proud to partner with the City of Houston to launch this program that can directly
advance their vision for decarbonization and increasing grid resiliency through higher
efficiency.” said Daikin CEO Satoru Akama. “Through this program, homeowners will have a premium
system that will not only provide comfort but save on their monthly bills and do so in a way
that lowers site emissions of CO2 compared to traditional, non-inverter systems. At Daikin,
we are focused on changing the culture of air conditioning in North America and are looking
forward to having a direct impact in our hometown.”
The new Daikin HVAC systems will provide homeowners with high quality, premium systems
that offer internet connectivity for remote monitoring and control. The installations will
coincide with the department’s Home Repair Program reconstruction plans, ensuring that the
systems are integrated into renovated homes, making a meaningful difference in the lives of
many.
“Daikin’s generosity is truly commendable, and we look forward to installing these advanced
systems into the newly renovated homes through our Home Repair Program,” said Assistant
Director Cedrick LaSane, City of Houston Housing and Community Development Single Family
program.
This initiative aims to improve the quality of life while building more sustainable and resilient
communities.
City of Houston Council Member Sallie Alcorn added, “Through these new energy-efficient
solutions, Daikin is helping the city promote a more sustainable environment for our
community, and we are thankful for their example of how public-private partnerships can
make a positive difference in society.”