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States across the region are setting ambitious heat pump targets to support their climate goals. But what will it look like to retrofit millions of homes with heat pumps as the primary heat source? This session explores efforts in Massachusetts to answer that question with applicable lessons for the entire region. In 2019, Mass Save launched a first-in-the-nation incentive for integrated controls that automatically transition between heat pumps and traditional heating systems. To complement this effort, MassCEC began a pilot to support whole-home heat pump systems with no fossil-fuel back-up. Come hear what both organizations have learned in the past year. Presenters will discuss the pros and cons of integrated controls versus full replacement. 

Skill Level
2 (some prior experience/knowledge helpful)
Time Slot
10

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Room / Location
Marina III
Learning Objectives
Outline integrated control strategies available to connect retrofit heat pumps with existing heating systems to optimize performance, costs, and/or comfort
Describe in general design strategies for whole-home air-source heat pump retrofits
Evaluate the relative advantages and disadvantages of integrating heat pumps with the existing fossil fuel heating system or replacing the existing system entirely
Determine which variable might make a home better suited for either integrated controls or a whole-home heat pump systems
CEU Information

AIA 1.0 LU/HSW
BPI 1.0 hour
GBCI BD+C, ID+C, WELL 1.0 hour
MA CSL 1.0 hour, Energy

Session ID
BOS20-215
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