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Heat Pumps: Their Role in Decarbonization

Across the country, state and local governments are mandating lower building emissions, pushing building owners to full electrification. Building codes and natural gas bans, however, only target new construction.




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Are Geothermal Heat Pumps the Key to a Cleaner Planet?

Geothermal energy can be used to heat and cool commercial buildings. The highly efficient systems that make this possible are geothermal heat pumps.




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Manufacturers Help Contractors Keep up with Heat Pump Technology as Market Grows

Manufacturers and contractors are working to educate end users about the ways heat pumps work differently from traditional heat sources.




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Heat Pump Awareness Grows from Residential, Commercial Customers

Consumer awareness and opinion of heat pumps are both improving, along with the technology. Manufacturers see a strong market ahead, although some challenges remain.




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Washington State Pushes for Heat Pumps

Heat pumps for both space and water heating will be required in most new homes in the state of Washington beginning next July.




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The 9 Types of Heat Pumps

As the U.S. moves toward electrification, heat pumps are becoming more popular, which will likely increase sales in the coming years. The key is to know which type of heat pump will work best for an application, as there is a wide range of equipment from which to choose.




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March 27, 2023 NEWSRoom: Heat Pumps Part of Musk’s Master Plan, AHRI Policy Leadership Award, Enter Top 30 Distributors of 2023

Catch up on the latest headlines in our NEWSRoom video series.




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Moisture Control for Heat Pumps

When it comes to moisture control, sizing the heat pump correctly is the most effective step an HVAC contractor can take.




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Concerns Around HVAC Heat Pump Installs

Contractors will be tasked with more installs of heat pumps, and their challenges, as customers learn more about their benefits.




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In Line for Federal Money for Heat Pumps, OEMs are Ready to get to Work

As the federal government plans millions in grant funding to boost heat-pump manufacturing in the U.S., a big player in the market as well as a newcomer are thrilled with the opportunity.




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How A Water-Source Heat Pump Works

To help the industry better promote geothermal heat pump technology, it first needs to have an understanding of exactly what is going on during its heating and cooling process.




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Could Subscription-Based Heat Pumps Be the Future of Electrification?

Scandinavian green energy startup Aira plans to offer a 10-year service guarantee and a monthly fee that includes installation, maintenance.




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How Many Homeowners Know What a Heat Pump Does?

A recent survey shows homeowners are unfamiliar with what an HVAC heat pump can accomplish.




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Cold Climate Heat Pumps See ‘Nothing But Growth’

Only 4% of homeowners know modern heat pumps can heat down to -4°F. That’s a huge opportunity for HVAC contractors to step in and be the experts.




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Heat Pump Sales Slow, but Are Picking up Speed

While the installation of heat pumps may seem to be slowing due to inflation and rising interest rates, coupled with a confusing rollout of federal funding, they are expected to pick up speed this year.




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Are HVAC Contractors Getting the Message on Heat Pumps?

His jacket was emblazoned with the logo of a manufacturer of high-performing heat pumps, but when I mentioned that we were thinking of getting one, the tech shot down the idea.




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Heat Pumps and Refrigerant Changes driving Climate Change Efforts

This e-book includes a summary of sustainable HVAC developments, in particular of heat pumps and refrigerant changes to address climate change.




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Heat Pump Installations Gain Momentum

Heat pump sales may look like they are slowing down, but research shows they are picking up speed.




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How to Sell Heat Pump Technology

There are numerous factors for this trend, including energy efficiency, government incentives, and technology improvement. But HVAC contractors are still the boots on the ground in this electrification mission.




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Heat Pump RTUs Taking Center Stage in Expanding Market

As heat pump technology advances and begins its march into colder climates, industry experts are expecting rooftop units to continue to gain popularity in both new construction and retrofits.




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A New Day for Earth Day: Decarbonization by Heat Pumps

As people around the world prepare to celebrate Earth Day, it’s a good time to incorporate renewable energy solutions, like Thermal Energy Networks (TENs), into the ongoing conversation.




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Hybrid Heat Pumps Offer Practical Compromise

Hybrid systems offer a pathway that balances environmental concerns with practical considerations, ensuring a more sustainable and feasible transition towards cleaner energy sources.




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Heat Pumps: What’s in a Name?

Experts discuss some of the issues that arise when selling and installing heat pumps in climates where the primary need is for cooling and not heating.




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New Company, Quilt, Launches Ductless Heat Pump

Quilt, a newly launched company, has introduced a ductless heat pump that they say simplifies the installation and rebate process, while offering transparent pricing.




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Sizing Heat Pumps For Colder Climates

Contractors must be careful when sizing heat pumps for colder climates in order to avoid mold problems and homeowner discomfort.




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Predictive Heat Pump Thermostat Could Reduce Energy Bills

Purdue University researchers have designed a predictive thermostat for heat pumps that has been shown to significantly reduce electricity use.




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Pascal Plans to Build A Better Heat Pump

The startup, Pascal, plans to build a better heat pump based on solid refrigerants that will deliver higher efficiencies at lower costs, while eliminating all refrigerant emissions.”




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Air-to-Water Heat Pump Innovations Driving Efficiency, Safety, and Performance in Residential Heating and Cooling

To meet the ambitious environmental goals being proposed at all levels of government, residential air-to-water heat pumps are emerging as a transformative solution to lower carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce utility bills.




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HVAC Q&A Episode 1: Common Heat Pump Installation Mistakes

What are the most common mistakes in heat pump installs, and how do you avoid them? Here’s what experts had to say about heat pump installation — a must-watch as electrification continues to gain momentum.




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Heat Pumps Experiencing a Renaissance in Maine

As more homeowners are ditching oil heaters and moving to heat pumps, the rest of the country can learn from the cold-climate success story.




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A Favorite in Many Countries, Inverter Heat Pumps Offer Consistency and Energy Savings

Variable-speed heat pumps, which dominate the heat pump market in many countries, are getting more attention in the U.S. The NEWS asked several manufacturers about the benefits of the technology.




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The Time is Now for HVAC Contractors to Install and Repair All-Electric Heat Pumps

All-electric options have come a long way since their inception, and there’s never been a better time to get on board.




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California Musician Pens Love Song to Heat Pumps

“(I’m Your) Heat Pump” is a soft, funky, R&B love song told from the perspective of a heat pump that depicts just what a heat pump can provide to its users.




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California Heat Pump Partnership Aims to Scale Up Electrification of HVAC

This new private-public partnership wants to quadruple heat pump installation in California over the next 6 years.




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Heat Pump Adoption Uptick in Maine

Despite the arguments regarding the practicality of heat pumps in cold climates, residents of Maine have fully embraced them.




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Advances in Heat Pump Rooftop Units for Cold Climates

The DOE's new Rooftop Accelerator program encourages manufacturers to develop efficient commercial rooftop heat pumps for cold climates, which could reduce GHG emissions and energy costs by up to 50%.




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Smart Heat Pumps: A Look at the Future of Home Heating

One innovation leading the way in home comfort and efficiency is an air-to-water monobloc heat pump, which offers a blend of efficiency, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.




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Cashing In on Heat Pumps: A Primer on Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits

With “heat pump” and “incentives” almost being synonymous at this point, contractors need to understand the basics to ensure customers are receiving the benefits.




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Residential Heating Scene Shows Mix of Cold Climate Heat Pumps, Furnaces

Cold climate heat pumps were on full display on the AHR show floor and manufacturers were eager to share their progress reports in the Department of Energy’s CCHP Challenge.




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How heat pump works?

The heat pump transfers the heat between the heating/cooling distribution system and the earth connection. It is the basic building block of the GSHP system. The most common type of heat pump used with GSHP systems is a “water-to-air” unit... Read more

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Water (R718) turbo compressor and ejector refrigeration/heat pump technology

Location: Engineering Library- TP492.7.S27 2016




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Heat Pump Adoption Not Cost-Effective for Majority of MA Households, Says New Study

Air-source heat pump adoption will increase heating costs for approximately half of all Massachusetts households due to high electricity prices, according to a new town-level spatial analysis by researchers at Harvard University. Concerns around increased energy bills could challenge Massachusetts’ ability to achieve its ambitions for decarbonization of buildings across the state.




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Opportunities for Cost-Effective Residential Heat Pump Adoption in Massachusetts

The first-ever town-level spatial analysis of the effect of heat pump adoption on residential heating bills finds that air-source heat pump adoption will increase heating costs for approximately half of all Massachusetts households due to high electricity prices, challenging the state’s ability to achieve its recently announced ambitions for heat pump adoption.




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Heat Pumps Can Help Meet Climate Goals but Can Hurt Pocketbooks

Massachusetts has set aggressive targets for heat pump installations for over 100,000 homes by 2025 and over 500,000 homes by 2030. But the high price of electricity in Massachusetts — the fourth highest in the nation — relative to natural gas or oil makes achieving these targets very challenging unless there is a major change in electricity policy.




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Control device for switching power supply circuit, and heat pump unit

A mode controller shifts, along with increase in an electric power in first and second of chopper circuits and, operation modes of the first and the second of the chopper circuits from a first mode to a third mode via a second mode. An operation controller causes, in the first mode, the first of chopper circuit to perform an chopping operation, and the second of chopper circuit to suspend the chopping operation, in the second mode, causes the first and the second of chopper circuits to alternatively perform the chopping operations, and in the third mode causes both of the first and the second of chopper circuits to perform the chopping operations.




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Universal holiday tree stand with built-in heat pump

A tree stand includes a housing dimensioned for holding electronic components used in providing electricity in support of decorative lighting for the tree. The tree stand removes heat from the housing without the use moving parts. Floor vents enable cool air to enter the housing; upper vents enable that air, warmed by the electrical components, to escape to the housing and into a heat riser housing as part of a growing, circular heat thermal. The heat follows a spiral ramp in the heat riser housing exiting vents at the top where additional heat is conducted into the tree itself, radiated into the air. Tree legs can be increased in number or replaced with longer legged trees without tools by insertion of the side wall into a slot formed in the legs and then slid around the circular slide wall from the notch where each leg is inserted.




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HEAT PUMP SYSTEM WITH ADDITIONAL HEAT SOURCE FOR EVAPORATION OF REFRIGERANT

An air conditioning system of a motor vehicle with a refrigerant circuit for operation in a refrigerator mode and a heat pump mode. The refrigerant circuit includes a primary circuit with a compressor, a heat exchanger for heat transfer between the refrigerant and the surroundings, an expansion element and a heat exchanger for heat transfer from the intake air being conditioned for the passenger compartment to the refrigerant, and a first flow path. The flow path extends from a branching point between the compressor and the heat exchanger to an opening and includes a heat exchanger for heat transfer from the refrigerant to the intake air being conditioned for the passenger compartment. The heat exchanger is situated in a flow direction of intake air of the passenger compartment after the heat exchanger.




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A Key to the Future: Utilities’ Vital Role in Widespread Adoption of Geothermal Heat Pumps

Utilities are a natural partner for the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry. Why? Because utilities have a broad consumer base and infrastructure, and need to both build load (sales) and levelize that demand to make the most efficient use of their electrical generation capacity throughout the year.  GHPs are a technology that fills that niche.




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3358-PRC: Qingdao Smart Low-Carbon District Energy Project [Supply of Gas Engines, Boilers, Heat Pumps, and Attachment #1]




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Geothermal Heat Pump System Taps Sewage Instead of Bedrock

A new type of geothermal heat pump system being tested in Philadelphia can tap into a city's sewage lines to capture heat.