Published November 17, 2025 As heat pump water heaters become more common in the construction of energy-efficient homes, understanding their installation limitations and best practices is becoming increasingly important.  While HPWHs deliver impressive savings and performance, improper setup can undermine their potential.  Plumbing expert Gary Klein emphasizes that installation matters as much as the equipment itself.  Opportunities Many jurisdictions are … Read More

Published September 15, 2025 Heat pumps are rapidly becoming the cornerstone of efficient, low-carbon heating and cooling.  In fact, heat pumps have been outselling traditional gas furnaces for the past four years, and the margin continues to expand.  But to get the best performance from this technology, one critical factor stands out: load minimization. Load minimization means reducing the overall … Read More