The first heat pumps to pass the U.S. Department of Energy's Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge might be in customers' homes by the end of the year.

The DOE Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge aims to develop high-efficiency heat pumps that perform at temperatures as low as -15 F, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional ...

Modern heat pumps, including those designed specifically for cold climates, often don’t switch to backup heat until the temperature is much lower, typically around 5 degrees, he said.

The adoption of cold climate heat pumps, which work with greater efficiency at temperatures below freezing, along with building energy efficiency, can help mitigate the cold-temperature risk.

Designing a cost-effective heat pump for cold climates would significantly spur deployment of these energy-saving systems. Toward this end, DOE recently challenged manufacturers to build advanced ...

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As the AetherLux heat pump system continues toward commercialization, Worksport remains committed to delivering on its own automotive accessory and clean-tech accessory businesses. Learn more ...

Carrier has completed the U.S. Department of Energy’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge after first opening orders for its cold climate heat pumps in 2024. The HVAC manufacturer’s Infinity ...

A 2022 Ontario Clean Air Alliance analysis also found that cold climate heat pumps can reduce the energy needed for heating by 57% and the energy required for cooling by 20% compared to ...

Heat pumps have been around in one form or another since the 1800s.There are various kinds that harvest warmth from the air, the ground, or bodies of water, for example.

If you live in a colder climate, it's important to understand how these heat pump systems function in extreme temperatures. Unlike traditional heating NEWSLETTERS ...

Collaborations underscore Copeland’s leadership in the electrification of heating systems as OEMs participate in the Department of Energy's Cold-Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenges ST. LOUIS ...