In this episode we discuss new legislation that has been introduced in the California state senate to accelerate heat pump adoption by reducing permitting fees, timelines, and adding flexibility to inspections.

Links:

SB 222 (new version): https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202520260sb222

SB 282 (older version): https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202520260sb282

Canary media article: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/california-bills-balcony-solar-heat-pumps

https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/clee/research/climate/climate-change-and-business-research-initiative/promoting-heat-pump-retrofits/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

In this episode we cover six common myths about heat pumps:

Myth 1: Heat pumps don’t work in cold weather

Myth 2: Heat pumps are very noisy

Myth 3: Heat pumps only provide heat

Myth 4: They need more maintenance

Myth 5: They only work in well-insulated homes

Myth 6: They’re not environmentally friendly

Thank you for listening!

Please reach out to us with your heat pump questions by emailing us at: info@heatpumpguides.com

Heat pump water heaters are the most efficient way to heat water by a large margin.

They have several other benefits but also some downsides you should be aware of before installing one. In this episode we cover 9 pros and 9 cons of heat pump water heaters.

In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of using a heat pump for heating and cooling your home. We go over 9 total pros and 9 cons:

Pros:

1. Greater energy efficiency

2. Utility bill savings

3. Space savings - heating and cooling in one unit

4. Safer - no open flame

5. Eco-friendly - no fossil fuels

6. Dehumidification and comfort

7. Improved air quality

8. Tax credits

9. No ducting required

Cons:

1. More expensive to install

2. Reduced efficiency in cold weather

3. Longer recovery time

4. Greater electrical requirements

5. Can be noisy

6. Electricity can be expensive

7. Colder air outlet temperature

8. May require insulation upgrades

9. Trickier to get right

Thank you for listening to this episode! Please reach out to us with your heat pump questions by sending us an email at info@heatpumpguides.com

In this episode we define and discuss the following terms:

1. COP (coefficient of performance)

2. SCOP (seasonal coefficient of performance)

3. HSPF (heating seasonal performance factor)

If you have any questions about this episode or about heat pumps in general, please email us at info@heatpumpguides.com

We will do our best to answer your questions and/or connect you to a reputable contractor who can help.

References used for this episode:

Mitsubishi mini split spec sheet: https://www.acdirect.com/media/specs/Mitsubishi/M_SUBMITTAL_MSZ-FS12NA_MUZ-FS12NA_en.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorZUOErLV6cIg2s-JdhSEXdc2PMLwmoYnyVy0xE2CBTcoW1fUQx

In this episode we compare air source and ground source (also called geothermal) heat pumps.

In summary, ground source heat pumps have a higher upfront cost and require digging a trench but are more energy efficient and have a longer lifespan.

Air source heat pumps are cheaper to install and take up less space, however they don't last as long and their efficiency is lower and more dependent on the weather.

If you have any questions about heat pumps, please send me an email at info@heatpumpguides.com

I will do my best to answer your heat pump questions and/or connect you to a reputable contractor who can help.

For tax incentive research, I recommend checking out https://www.switchison.org/ or https://www.dsireusa.org/

In this episode I explain the physics behind how heat pumps work and why they are so efficient.