The program aims to use federal funds awarded under the Biden administration to deploy more than 500,000 heat pumps in the chilly region over the next few…
This is why I find it hilarious that suddenly people are talking about heat pumps so much. They’re not a new technology by any means.
The only reason your current air conditioner doesn’t run in reverse (a heat pump) is because they wanted to save $10 in materials, and charge $1000 or more for one that does.
The big change that’s happened recently (if I understand correctly) is that there’s been a big upswing in usability/efficiency in colder temps. The newer models continue working well below freezing, and don’t necessarily require a traditional heating system for backup.
This is why I find it hilarious that suddenly people are talking about heat pumps so much. They’re not a new technology by any means.
The only reason your current air conditioner doesn’t run in reverse (a heat pump) is because they wanted to save $10 in materials, and charge $1000 or more for one that does.
The big change that’s happened recently (if I understand correctly) is that there’s been a big upswing in usability/efficiency in colder temps. The newer models continue working well below freezing, and don’t necessarily require a traditional heating system for backup.