Technology start-up �ļ�ֱ�� has appointed Lee Sutton, co-founder of myenergi, as its first Non-Executive Director. 

The appointment is the latest boost for the company, which is developing new heat pump technology to revolutionise how we heat our homes. 

An experienced electronics engineer, Lee has run several successful renewable energy tech companies. In 2016 he co-founded myenergi, an award-winning British designer and manufacturer of eco-smart home energy technologies, including zappi - the world’s first solar-compatible electric vehicle charger. 

Lee said: “I’m really excited by what �ļ�ֱ�� is doing and its ambitions to make heat pumps quicker and easier to install.  

“Myenergi began in a similar manner - we identified a problem which needed solving to make homes more eco-friendly and efficient. Eight years later and we’re a global company which has sold over 600,000 devices. I look forward to helping �ļ�ֱ�� on its exciting journey.” 

As a Non-Executive Director, Lee will offer strategic guidance and support to the leadership team of Russell Murchie, Matthew Whitefoot and Andy Mckay, who founded �ļ�ֱ�� in 2022 with a mission to make heat pumps more appealing to homeowners. 

Russell, CEO of �ļ�ֱ��, said: “We’re really pleased to have Lee on board as a Non-Executive Director. His knowledge and experience of the renewable energy sector, as well as his technical expertise, will be invaluable as �ļ�ֱ�� continues to grow at pace.” 

The Bristol-based start-up has raised almost £1 million of investment to-date, including a grant of more than £727,000 from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). 

The �ļ�ֱ�� heating system will be cheaper and quicker to install than existing heat pumps on the market – taking a few days rather than over a week. This will specifically appeal to homeowners whose existing gas boiler has broken and they want a hassle-free and environmentally friendly replacement.