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The One Thing That’s Holding Back the Heat Pump
May 9, 2024
Explore the challenges of heat pump installation due to a lack of trained workers, hindering decarbonization efforts. Learn about the demand for skilled HVAC workers to support widespread adoption of green technologies and the importance of comprehensive training for effective heat pump installation for energy efficiency.
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- Shortage of trained workers hinders heat pump decarbonization efforts.
- Diversification of trained professionals needed for efficient heat pump installations.
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Heat Pumps: Key to Decarbonization
Heat pumps are hailed as essential for full decarbonization due to their ability to extract warmth from outdoor air. If widely adopted, heat pumps could reduce building emissions by 36 to 64 percent in the US. However, a shortage of trained workers to install them poses a significant challenge, resulting in 'greenflation,' which raises decarbonization costs temporarily. Addressing this workforce gap by training professionals across various trades is crucial to fully harness the climate benefits of heat pumps.
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