Dual fuel heat pumps expand consumer choice and provide comfort and cost benefits to customers, create business opportunities for contractors, and enable demand-side management and load flexibility for utilities and grid operators. This report explores a pragmatic approach to heat pump application in the residential market that emphasizes dual fuel energy sources and leverages the technology’s controllability to achieve superior homeowner comfort, cost savings, and a more flexible and resilient grid.

To unveil the pathway for dual fuel heat pump use in the Midwest, the project team completed a literature review, stakeholder engagement, and performance modeling. The Midwest Collaborative's findings identified several key barriers and opportunities.The report presents a set of recommendations based on the modeling results that stakeholders can use to strengthen the market for dual fuel heat pumps in their local jurisdiction.