Heat pumps continue to grow in popularity across British Columbia, as many homeowners are seeking to add cooling (and energy-efficient heating) to their home. Installation quality, however, can vary due to a variety of factors including improper sizing or system set up. Poor installations can give heat pumps a bad rap. This ZEBx Decarb Lunch will explore some of the critical heat pump design best practices that lead to better outcomes during installation.

Drawing from real life examples, presenters from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Ecolighten Energy Solutions will discuss common issues that lead to poor performance in heat pumps, best practices for designing and installing heat pumps, and how to improve performance of existing systems.

Presenters will highlight practical and transferable solutions for heat pump designers and installers. For example, using measured data and design tools, such as the LEEP Air-Source Heat Pump Sizing and Selection App, can support properly sized equipment and optimized control settings that maximize energy efficiency and emissions reductions. Attendees will gain actionable insights into what makes heat pump installations successful, and how using an app can support collaboration between designers, contractors, builders, and other parties, leading to better performing heat pumps.

Speakers:

Sneha Bernard, Project Lead on NRCan’s LEEP team

Ryan Coleman, Founder and CEO of Ecolighten Energy Solutions

Co-hosts:

Jana Albrecht, Clean Energy Canada

Mariko Michasiw, B2E, ZEIC

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