Regional Forum - Heat Pumps for Water and Space Heating: From the Technical to Real World Experience
This forum focused on heat pumps, including why they are important, how they work, different technology options, and available funding. Technical experts and homeowners shared their heat pump experiences and attendees learned about statewide efforts to expand the availability and workforce for these technologies.
Welcome and Introductions | Emily Alvarez & Jennifer West, StopWaste
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Why Heat Pumps & How to Advocate for Market Transformation
Wei-Tai Kwok, City of Lafayette | Watch recorded presentation
Technical Perspectives of Heat Pump Space & Water Heating
Larry Waters, Electrify My Home | Watch recorded presentation
John Lombardi, Barnett Plumbing & Water Heaters | Watch recorded presentation
Real World Experience with Heat Pump Space & Water Heating
Wei-Tai Kwok, homeowner (Lafayette) | Watch recorded presentation
Sarah Spengeman, homeowner (Energy Innovation) | Watch recorded presentation
Q&A - Panel 1 | Watch recorded presentation
More Resources for Heat Pump Technologies
Chad Asay, Advanced Energy Center (Sonoma Clean Power) | Watch recorded presentation
Rebecca Rothman, Switch Is On (Building Decarbonization Coalition) | Watch recorded presentation
Q&A - Panel 2 | Watch recorded presentation
TECH Overview & Initiatives
Incentives: Peter Florin, Energy Solutions | Watch recorded presentation
Workforce Development: Mark Hall, Revalue.io | Watch recorded presentation
Permitting: Matt Chiodo, Frontier Energy | Watch recorded presentation
Q&A and Closing Remarks | Watch recorded presentation
Other Resources: Heat Pump Resources | Panelists and Audience Q&A log (Excel file)