Category Archives: Efficient Electric Heat
What to Look for in a Heat Pump Water Heater
Many people are coming to the realization that a Heat Pump Water Heater can be an ideal solution to knock 200-300 gallons off their oil bill each year. High mass oil boilers do an awful job when just heating domestic … Continue reading
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Demystifying Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are an enigma in Maine. Most Mainers aren’t aware that in many parts of the country, heat pumps are a primary method for heating and cooling buildings. In cold climates like ours, heat pumps were typically not used … Continue reading
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I Thought Air Source Heat Pumps Didn’t Work in Maine
About 10 years ago, I had the opportunity to work with the Maine State Housing Authority on a project to install the very first of what promised to be a “cold weather heat pump”. This technology promised to leap frog … Continue reading
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