air source heat pump &
SME growth consultant
About Me
I'm Chris Higgs and I am passionate about renewable energy and helping SME owners achieve the growth they deserve.
14 years in the technical heat pump industry coupled with experience of growing a business to point of sale, and beyond, have provided me with knowledge and experience which can benefit a diverse range of businesses.
experience
Having started my career as an internal sales engineer, I've been blessed over the years to take on a number of different roles at some pioneering renewable energy businesses
Freedom Heat Pumps is a leading UK distributor of air and ground source heat pump equipment, offering comprehensive product ranges and technical support to installers, merchants, developers, and housing associations
Managing Director
October 2020 -
November 2024
Sales Director
June 2018 -
October 2020
Regional Sales Manager
June 2016 -
June 2018
Solfex Energy Systems specializes in providing renewable energy solutions, focusing on solar thermal and photovoltaic systems.
Product and Technical Manager
October 2012 -
October 2016
ICS Heat Pumps supplied Delonghi and Climaveneta heat pump systems, offering energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions for residential and commercial properties
Sales Engineer
October 2010 -
October 2012
training
Over the past 14 years i've completed many industry training courses from manufacturer specific equipment selection through to heating system design. See more information below 👇
courses completed
Domestic Air Source Heat Pump and Domestic Ground Source Heat Pump
Air and ground source heat pump training which focuses on installation, maintenance, and industry best practices.
Heat Geek Mastery
Advanced training in heating systems, covering design, optimization, and energy efficiency for professional mastery.
Level 3 Award in Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water Systems in Dwellings
Focuses on designing energy-efficient low-temperature heating systems, optimizing performance, and meeting sustainability standards.
Hydronics Training
2 Day hydronics training for heating engineers, covering efficient system design and optimisation of heating technologies.
Manufacturer Specification and Installation Training
Units Covered:
all current domestic air source monobloc equipment
Units Covered:
domestic air source monobloc, split, high temperature and S-Combi equipment
Units Covered:
all current domestic air source monobloc, R290 and HTQ equipment
Units Covered:
domestic air source monobloc, split, high temperature equipment
Units Covered:
all current domestic air source monobloc equipment
Units Covered:
commercial and domestic air and ground source equipment
articles and insights from the heat pump industry, alongside general business musings
contact
I'm always happy to talk heat pumps and business opportunities so feel free to reach out to me any time