Air Source Heat Pumps - High Efficiency Heating and Cooling

Learn about air source heat pump systems, the best way to heat your home in the winter and cool your home in the summer.
Heat pumps are 3-5 times more energy efficient than other heating and cooling systems like electric baseboard heating, gas furnaces, oil heat, and conventional air conditioners, and they provide comfort year-round. In this 30 minute webinar, we’ll talk about how heat pumps work, how they compare in cost and performance to gas and old electric systems, tips to make your home more energy efficient, and much more.
Air source heat pumps move heat from one place to another, rather than creating it, which is why they’re so energy efficient. In cooling mode, they act as air conditioners, moving heat from the air inside your home to the outside. In heating mode, they pump heat from the air outside your home to the inside. Heat pumps come in two main forms: ducted and ductless.
Join us for this 30-minute webinar as we explore the many benefits of installing an air source heat pump. We’ll discuss:
- How do heat pumps work, and why are they so efficient?
- How much energy can I save, and how much will it lower my home’s carbon emissions?
- Is my house right for a heat pump? What type should I get?
- How much does a heat pump cost, and are there any incentives or tax credits to offset the cost?
- Should I weatherize and insulate my home?
- What steps should I take to install a heat pump?
- What questions should I ask my HVAC contractor?
Hosts and Panelists:
Brian Stewart - Brian co-founded Electrify Now to help energy consumers and homeowners learn about the benefits of electrification. He has over 40 years of experience in product design, engineering, manufacturing and sustainability and held many leadership roles at Nike Inc. including Vice President of Sustainable Innovation.
Joe Wachunas - In addition to his work for Electrify Now, Joe is a Program Manager for the New Buildings Institute, managing the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. He is a frequent contributor to CleanTechnica writing articles about topics relating to electrification and clean energy. Joe and his family use their own home to experiment and learn about all electric solutions, solar power and EVs.
Craig Aaker - Craig is the Operations Manager at GreenSavers, a dedicated home performance contractor, taking a systems approach to home improvements and a pioneer in home electrification work. They have won the Energy Star Home Performance Contractor of the Year Award for the last eight years in a row and they are a certified B Corporation.
Mira Munoz - Mira is a 6-year veteran Home Performance Consultant at GreenSavers, which is a dedicated Home Performance Contractor in Portland and Central Oregon specializing in heat pumps and all aspects of efficiency and electrification.

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Homeowner here who recently switched from a gas furnace to a heat pump. The first place to start is to _track your energy use._ Unfortunately, most contractors aren't data-driven and have the incentive to oversize your heat pump. You don't even need a tracking app or device. Just saving your gas and electricity bills for a whole year is enough.