Deep Dive: Heat Pumps and Home Electrification

Are you interested in installing a heat pump to heat and cool your home efficiently with clean electricity? Are you planning to replace your furnace or water heater soon? Come learn about the practical considerations and resources available to install an air source heat pump or heat pump water heater in your home at this workshop sponsored by the City of St. Louis Park. 

This workshop will include: 

• What you need to know about heat pump types, sizing, and how they work to make an informed decision for your home’s comfort and energy use 
• How insulation and air sealing make your heat pump more efficient and effective 

• What you need to know about different types, sizing, and wiring needs of electric appliances like heat pump water heaters 

• When to consider upgrading your electrical panel or wiring 

• Questions to ask contractors and retailers when getting quotes 

• Overview of financial incentives and examples of combining them to bring down project costs 

Homeowners, renters, and residents of surrounding communities are welcome!

Electrify Everything Minnesota is a program that shares how to electrify your home and connects you with incentives, contractors, and resources to accomplish your home energy goals. Electrify Everything workshops provide step by step guidance so households can develop a plan to electrify their homes on a realistic timeline and take full advantage of federal, state and local financial incentives. Whether you want to improve home health and safety, lower your impact on the environment, keep upfront costs down, or have an old appliance you’re planning to replace, you’ll leave the workshop with a plan of action.

Electrify Everything Minnesota is managed by the Center for Energy and Environment and is supported by the City of St. Louis Park and other local government and foundation partners.

Questions? Contact us at info@electrifyeverythingmn.org. Visit electrifyeverythingmn.org to learn more about the program.