New advancements in heat pump technology are emerging as part of a broader push towards electrification and decarbonization, and manufacturers are rolling out innovative systems.
The California Heat Pump Partnership's new plan outlines near-term strategies to address technical, market, and policy barriers to heat pump adoption and advancing the state’s goal of having six million electric heat pumps installed by 2030.
Heat pumps could increase energy costs, compared to gas furnaces, for homeowners in some regions, but experts see ways around this barrier to their adoption.