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Heat Pumps and Cold Weather - Q&A / Myth Busting

Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Insulation,Heat Pumps,air sealing,Heating,Cooling,right sizing,Savings

by Rate It Green Team

Some myths take a while to go away…  Decades ago, Atlanta Green Builder Matt Hoots would likely have agreed that heat strips were often needed to help heat pumps keep up with heating demand in colder weather. Technology… more...

  Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 431 views | Posted on: 02/19/2024 | Last updated: 04/17/2024

Mitsubishi's Ceiling-Mounted, Mini Split, for New Construction and Renovations

Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating,Cooling,Mitsubishi,Mini Splits,Ductless Mini Splits

by Rate It Green Team

As David Hazel of Mistubishi shared with Green Builder Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show, mini splits heat, cool, and filter effectively, so customer satisfaction with performance has not been a challenge.  But there … more...

  Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1937 views | Posted on: 02/26/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Rheem's Plug-In Hybrid Heat Pump Proterra Water Heater - Energy Efficient and Also Great for Retrofits

Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Heat Pumps,Decarbonization,Electrification,Rheem,Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters,Hybrid Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters

by Rate It Green Team

  Rheem was the first manufacturer to launch a plug-in hybrid heat pump water heater, and Green Builder Matt Hoots got an up-close look and spoke with Scott Cohen of Rheem Water Heating at this year’s Internation… more...

  Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 2693 views | Posted on: 02/26/2023 | Last updated: 04/08/2023

Webinar: Community Heat Pump Systems: Piping, Pumping and System Controls, January 5, 2 pm ET

Energy,NYSERDA,Heat Pumps,Community Development,ASHRAE

by samanthaklein Intern

Heating buildings by burning fossil fuels causes significant emissions of greenhouse gases. Many states already recognize the need to move away from this and have established climate action goals to help. Depending upon the location and … more...

  Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1645 views | Posted on: 12/05/2021 | Last updated: 12/06/2021

Webinar: GreenHomeNYC - Monthly Forum: Heat Pump Conversion, November 17, 6:30 pm

Energy Efficiency,GreenHomeNYC,Heat Pumps

by samanthaklein Intern

Join this webinar to learn more about heat pumps and energy conversion.  more...

  Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 10/26/2021 | Last updated: 10/26/2021

Webinar: New Heat Pump Technologies to the Rescue, Tuesday, January 19, 3pm PT / 6pm ET

Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

There is no one-size-fits-all technology for the wide range of building types. Jordan Dent and Evan Hellas lead a session that will provide an overview of four new technologies that the speakers are working with. Learn about an integrated/m… more...

  Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1201 views | Posted on: 12/14/2020 | Last updated: 12/14/2020

Webinar: Heat Pump Application & Design (Content Available 24/7)

Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Recorded Webinar: Heat Pump Application & Design Recorded: Tuesday, June 16 | 2:00 pm Central Speaker: Kimberly Llewellyn - Performance Construction Technical Lead at Mitsubishi Cost: Free This webinar will focus on sizing an… more...

  Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 3028 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 01/20/2023

Small Packaged Heat Pumps: Rethinking Everything, Webinar or Attend in Person, Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019 3:30-5:00 PM EST, Syracuse COE, NY

Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Heat pumps are a key strategy for eliminating fossil fuel use, being promoted by everyone from savvy HVAC contractors to national environmental groups to city and state agencies, but split system heat pumps are costly. Wouldn't a small … more...

  Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 01/23/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

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