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14Retrofit home heating and cooling systems with ground-source or air-source heat pumps.

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Target Indicator: 30% of existing residential buildings (from 2016 levels) are retrofitted with heat pumps by 2030, 80% by 2050.

Progress Update

The HELP program launched September 1, 2021. By the end of 2023, HELP assisted 8 homeowners install air source heat pumps (ASHPs), which have been growing in popularity as a cooling option. ASHPs are encouraged through educational programming and tools like the Realtor Training Program, Energy Renovation Education Events Team, and the Home Energy Map.

Past Progress on this Action

Report: 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021
2021 Climate Action Progress Report

Progress Update

HELP offers loans and rebates for heat pumps (none awarded in 2021). Education is planned in 2022/23.

Indicators

30% of existing residential buildings (from 2016 levels) are retrofitted with heat pumps by 2030, 80% by 2050

Timeline

1/1/2025 →

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Action target audience

Lead Departments

Information updated 12/05/2024

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