Beneficial Electrification

April 29, 2024

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) is an efficient commercial HVAC solution in cold climates

VRF can reduce energy use and carbon emissions in cold climates for commercial and multifamily HVAC when installed correctly.
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April 11, 2024

Improving heat pump commissioning with connected diagnostics tools

Slipstream will explore how to improve the commissioning of new heat pumps with advanced, connected diagnostic tools and software.
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April 11, 2024

Strategic decarbonization for large commercial buildings

Slipstream will study an approach for strategic decarbonization of large, complex commercial buildings, including pathways to electrification.
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April 11, 2024

Pathways to residential electrification in Indigenous communities

Slipstream will develop a case study to demonstrate cost-effective pathways to electrifying homes with Indigenous communities in Minnesota.
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April 11, 2024

Barriers to advancing efficient fuel switching in Minnesota homes

This project will identify technology and market barriers and opportunities to advance efficient fuel switching in Minnesota single-family homes with low to moderate incomes.
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January 4, 2024

Studying variable refrigerant flow systems in Minnesota

To prove the energy and comfort benefits in cold climates, Slipstream is conducting a field demonstration of VRF systems in Minnesota.
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September 29, 2023

Midwest 120-Volt heat pump water heater research study

Learn about our field study of a new, exciting technology that uses heat pump technology to heat water more efficiently than standard water heaters.
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September 26, 2023

The role of utility programs in market transformation

The market transformation of air-source heat pumps will take teamwork. We discuss what utilities can consider when designing programs to encourage market transformation.
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September 25, 2023

Panel upgrades are a key pathway to full electrification

Upgrading panel service to 200A is likely the most cost-effective and simplest way to enable residential electrification in cold climates at this time.
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July 31, 2023

Can Michigan lead the Midwest to a low-carbon future?

Slipstream's partners in Michigan are leading the way to carry out initiatives that meet the moment and suggest a path for other states in the Midwest to achieve their own energy goals.
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