The report explores the feasibility of electrifying space heating in cold climates, emphasizing the effectiveness of hybrid systems combining cold climate heat pumps and biofuel backups to minimize life-cycle costs.
This report provides guidelines for proper HVAC system sizing to optimize energy efficiency and performance in residential buildings.
The NEEP report assesses air-source heat pump (ASHP) installation practices in cold climates, highlighting critical challenges and best practices for optimizing performance in residential and small commercial settings.
This report assesses the current best practices for residential variable speed heat pump (VSHP) installations and identifies gaps in knowledge that could hinder market adoption.
This report evaluates currently available centrally ducted variable speed heat pumps (VSHPs) to enhance understanding of their products, pricing, and performance specifications.
This report outlines the Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative's (MIHPC) efforts to assess the current market for heat pumps in Michigan, engaging with key stakeholders to identify perspectives on adoption barriers and to analyze fuel usage, sales, and existing programs.
This report outlines actionable recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of energy efficiency programs by refining their structure and presentation.
This report expands on previous analyses by examining individual homes from the 2020 RECS data set and exploring scenarios related to electrification, gas pipe replacement, and the integration of ground-source heat pumps in cold climates.