Choosing the right heat pump with improved performance increases energy savings for utilities and customers

Heat pump technology has come a long way since the early 2000s, with variable speed models now outperforming single- and two-stage models, and offering better comfort and efficiency across more applications. For nearly 20 years, utility programs have promoted these systems to save energy, reduce grid demand, and improve affordability for homeowners.

Getting the best results

Not all heat pumps deliver the expected savings. The best results come when installers choose systems with the right features and apply best practices at installation. When built into standard practices, improvements such as Low-Load Efficiency, Cold-Climate Capability, Reduced Supplemental Heat, and higher efficiency ratings can boost performance, often with the help of controls settings or software updates—without raising equipment costs. Pairing advanced features with the installation practices of proper system sizing to the load, sealing leaky ducts, and educating homeowners on operation and maintenance, can also help deliver even greater benefits.

Select an improvement below to learn how BetterBuiltNW helps build awareness of key heat pump improvements that enhance system performance.

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