Daikin Aurora: Heat Pump Innovation

In this episode of Accelerated HVAC Success, host Ben Middleton sits down with Roberto Herrera, Senior Product Manager for Split Unitary Systems at Daikin Comfort Technologies, to dive into the exciting world of heat pumps and how they’re reshaping the HVAC industry. Roberto shares the latest news about heat pumps and Daikin’s mission to reach more customers with sustainable, high-performance products designed for extreme climates—like the Aurora system. He explores how market trends around heat pumps have evolved in just a few short years, why utility companies are pushing for wider adoption, and how initiatives like the Department of Energy’s Heat Pump Challenge inspired Daikin to create the Aurora.

Roberto also gives us an inside look at the Aurora itself—what sets it apart from other systems, the story behind its name, and its ...