Heat Pumps

In this episode, we discuss residential heat pumps, and how they represent a huge opportunity for decarbonizing energy use in the U.S. and globally. By replacing fossil-fired space and water heaters with electric heat pumps, utilities and states can fulfill climate or GHG emissions reduction goals – especially if this equipment replacement is scaled up to millions of homes and small buildings. Our discussion includes:
• The Basics: an overview of heat pump technology, which can work even in cold climates.
• Benefits: heat pumps can supply carbon-free, efficient heating, and the technology is ready now.
• Challenges: the workforce, market structures, customer acceptance and other hurdles remain.
Speakers: Dana Fischer is Manager of Utilities and Electrification, Eastern Region at Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC U.S. In his role, Dana engages with the community of utilities, delivery teams, consultants, contractors and distributors up and down the East Coast to hasten the transition of our building heating infrastructure to renewable energy with the use of high performance heat pumps. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-fischer-b1916942
Matthew Christie, a Director of Energy Efficiency at TRC, focuses on advancing the residential building sector towards net-zero, all-electric construction. His work includes designing and implementing residential new construction utility incentive programs; supporting code-readiness initiatives; engaging with heat pump manufacturers, distributors, and contractors; and developing training and education tools. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-christie-21a03020
Maddie Emerson is a Strategy & Regulatory Associate Manager within TRC’s Advanced Energy practice. Based out of St. Louis, MO, she supports initiatives to drive decarbonization in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, primarily through energy efficiency and electrification. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddie-emerson-r