EquipmentUp to date · Jan 15, 2026
Heat Pump
An efficient HVAC system that transfers heat rather than generating it, providing both heating and cooling. Air-source heat pumps are most common; ground-source (geothermal) are most efficient.
Why It Matters
Heat pumps use 2-4x less energy than resistive heating. Electrifying heating with a heat pump + solar can eliminate both electric and gas bills. The IRA provides up to $8,000 in heat pump rebates.
Real-World Example
Replacing a gas furnace with a heat pump and adding solar panels can reduce total home energy costs by 50-70%.
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Load Profile
A pattern of your electricity usage throughout the day and year. Important for sizing solar and battery systems.
IRA (Inflation Reduction Act)
Landmark 2022 federal legislation that extended and expanded clean energy tax credits, including the 30% solar ITC through 2032, and added new incentives for batteries, heat pumps, and EVs.