Room Heat Pumps 2.0 - Cooling and Heating in a Small Package
Learn how easy-to-install room heat pumps can deliver powerful cooling and efficient supplemental heating at an affordable price
As summers continue to get hotter, more and more people are needing air conditioning to beat the heat. Room heat pumps are low cost, easy to install products that deliver powerful cooling, and have the added advantage of providing supplemental heating when the temperatures fall. They come in window-mounted options or portable, roller style configurations which are easier to move and install. They’re a great way to increase comfort all year long and reduce your reliance on gas or expensive electric baseboard heating. Since they are portable, they’re a wonderful solution for renters.
These units are lower cost than full home heat pumps and can be installed DIY by plugging into a 120V outlet. They typically cost $500-700. They provide energy efficient heating and cooling ideal for apartments or single rooms in larger homes. Existing models have been designed to work in mild climates, but more powerful but more expensive, cold climate versions are just coming onto the market now.
Join us as we dive into the world of room heat pumps with our expert panelists. We will answer the following questions and more:
How do they compare to ductless and whole house heat pumps?
What are the configurations available?
How do you install and use them?
What are the ideal use cases for room heat pumps?
What are some of the practical considerations of using a room heat pump?
What has research shown about their effectiveness?
Are rebates and incentives available to help lower the cost?
What are some of the top models available?
What cold climate models are available and how do they compare?
What models are on the horizon?
How do I shop for a room heat pump?
We’ll see you on June 18th as we dive inside the portable, climate-friendly heating and cooling solution that renters have been waiting for!
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Hosts and Panelists:
Brian Stewart - Brian co-founded Electrify Now to help energy consumers and homeowners learn about the benefits of electrification. He has over 40 years of experience in product design, engineering, manufacturing and sustainability and held many leadership roles at Nike Inc. including Vice President of Sustainable Innovation.
Christopher Dymond - Christopher is a co-founder of the Advanced Heat Pump Coalition, a collaborative of over 250 North American energy efficiency professionals working to accelerate market adoption of heat pumps. His research focuses on variable speed heat pumps technologies for space heating and cooling. He has a master’s degree in building systems engineering and over 25 years of experience in energy efficiency and solar energy technologies.
Sean Armstrong - Sean Armstrong is the Managing Principal of Redwood Energy and has worked for 28 years in building electrification, designed the retrofit and new construction of more than 25,000 all-electric residences for disadvantaged populations, co-authored 7 "pocket guides" to building electrification, provided legal and technical support to building gas bans nationwide, and has received Grand Prize awards from the United Nations and the California Building Industry Association. Sean was inducted into California's Clean Energy Hall of Fame in 2022, and in 2023-2024 is working with other nations on their Net Zero goals on behalf of the U.S. State Department.