Public-private partnership aims to boost the heat pump supply chain and support conditions for rapid market adoption with a set of targeted strategies.
March 11, 2025
To keep up with Gov. Newsom’s heat pump target, California needs to more than triple installations.
Most heat pumps in North America extract heat from outside air to warm interiors, which is why we call them "air-to-air" heat pumps. However, this term is incomplete, as heat pumps can also provide comfort without relying on forced air delivery.
Mary-Anne Bowcott, owner of Westcom Plumbing and Gas Ltd. and known as "The Lady Plumber," defies gender norms in the plumbing industry, sharing her journey of resilience and becoming a mentor for aspiring tradespeople.
A heating contractor is installing two air-to-water heat pumps as the primary heat source in a large home's hydronic system, keeping the existing boiler as backup. However, problems like heat migration into off zones and corrosion of the vent connector suggest design flaws that need to be addressed.
Navien is launchcing several new products, such as its NPF System Furnace, NAZ Air-to-Air Heat Pumps, NAM Cased Coils, NAS Air Handlers, NAE Hydro-AC, NWP Heat Pump Water Heaters, NFB700-C Floor Standing Commercial Condensing Fire Tube Boilers, WEC Tankless Electric Water Treatment System and PeakFlow X Scale Prevention and Filtration System.
Weil-McLain, a producer of hydronic comfort heating solutions, has introduced its new ECO HP Air-to-Water Heat Pump designed for residential and light commercial applications.
In an effort to "bring innovative heat pump technologies directly to homeowners," Midea has partnered with AAA AC Supplies Inc. to open the first Midea-branded showroom, training center and distribution facility in Florida.
Survey respondents who owned a heat pump shared their top three benefits of owning a heat pump system as greater energy efficiency (55%), better heating (41%), and greater cost savings (39%).
The AHR Expo, scheduled for February 10-12 in Orlando, will showcase trends like decarbonization and A2L refrigerants, with 1,865 exhibitors including Caleffi North America. Attendees can connect with experts and explore new products, while the Podcast Pavilion celebrates its five-year anniversary.