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Heat pumps are changing the conversation about home electrification

Heating and cooling are becoming central to household energy planning as equipment improves and electricity systems change.

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Heat pumps are changing the conversation about home electrification
Heating and cooling are becoming central to household energy planning as equipment improves and electricity systems change.

One system can provide heating and cooling

Heat pumps move heat rather than creating it directly from combustion, which can make them efficient in a wide range of climates when systems are correctly sized and installed.

The building still matters

Insulation, air sealing, duct condition and electricity tariffs affect real-world performance, so equipment choice should be part of a whole-home plan.

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