Heat Pump

Definition: A device that transfers heat from a cooler space to a warmer space using mechanical energy, effectively providing both heating and cooling.

Relevance to home energy efficiency: Heat pumps can be more energy-efficient than traditional heating and cooling systems, especially in moderate climates.


Benefits:

  • Can provide both heating and cooling
  • More energy-efficient than many traditional HVAC systems
  • Can reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Drawbacks:

  • May struggle to heat effectively in extremely cold climates
  • Higher upfront cost than some traditional systems
  • May require backup heating in very cold regions


Statistics: The U.S. Department of Energy states that today's heat pump systems can reduce electricity use for heating by approximately 50% compared to electric resistance heating such as furnaces and baseboard heaters.

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