HVAC Boundary Spanners Podcast S2E07: 9 Policies that Work for People Doing the Work
Sep 13, 2024
Dive into innovative policy ideas that could reshape the HVAC industry! Hear about the push for heat pumps over traditional AC units and the vision of mandatory performance verification. Discover how financing linked to energy bills could ease homeowner costs and why a one-click tool could streamline contractor-homeowner matchmaking. From energy disclosure to contractor mentorship programs, the conversation covers strategies to help contractors thrive while benefiting homeowners. Let’s explore the future of eco-friendly solutions!
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Mandate Heat Pumps And Performance Verification
- Require every new air conditioner sold to be a heat pump and mandate commissioning for program installs through tools like MeasureQuick.
- Publish commissioning results publicly to let the market reward quality installers and discourage corner-cutting.
Inspector Missed The HVAC Install
- Abhi recounts that residential HVAC often has no inspections beyond electrical checks, letting poor installs go unnoticed.
- This lack of oversight motivated the push for commissioning tools like MeasureQuick.
Unlock Long-Term, House-Attached Financing
- Create long-term on-bill or house-attached financing so retrofit costs transfer with the home and become monthly payments.
- Underwrite or guarantee loans (like Michigan Saves) to lower contractor financing rates and increase access.