Air Source Heat Pumps and Electrification

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST

The industry, but what does that really mean for the future of HVAC? In this webinar, our experts will review how air source heat pumps (ASHPs) fit into the residential electrification landscape. We will also explore how the new generation of ASHPs are equipped to provide space heating needs in cold climates. Our experts will highlight ASHP applications with the strongest value proposition in new and existing homes in the upper Midwest. Finally, attendees will come away with tips on how to integrate ASHPs into their business, including:

•   ASHP sizing best practices
•   ASHP selection best practices
•   Basic controls strategies for ASHP

1. Identify how ASHP technology fits into the residential electrification landscape
2. Detail how the new generation of variable-capacity ASHPs work in cold climates
3. Prioritize residential new construction and retrofit applications with the strongest value proposition for ASHPs in the upper Midwest
4. Recommend how to integrate ASHPs into your business and understand best practices for equipment specifiers in sizing and selecting ASHPs
5. Understand basic control strategies for ASHPs

Speakers

Justin Margolies
Senior Product Developer
Slipstream

As Senior Product Developer, Justin specializes in emerging technology research and development of residential heat pump programs and solutions to advance the mission at Slipstream. He supports utilities, states, and local communities to unlock pathways to sustained market change and is passionate about bridging the gap between research and scaled impact in the clean energy transition. Justin brings almost ten years of experience in the clean energy industry and holds an MA in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and BA in International Studies from Macalester College.

Zak Paine
HVAC Installation Consultant
Slipstream

Zak focuses on heat pump system technology and implementation. He has been a plumbing, heating, and cooling contractor in southwest Missouri since 2008. Understanding building systems and bringing affordable energy options to customers is a cornerstone of his business model and approach. He has installed and serviced dual fuel heat pump systems, all electric heat pumps, and commercial heat pumps and equipment, as well as heat pump water heaters.

JT Stewart
HVAC Installation Consultant
Slipstream Inc.

JT Stewart is an HVAC Installation Consultant at Slipstream with a vast residential background in the heating and cooling industry for over 10 years in Missouri, touching all bases of service, installation, sales, and college-level education to aspiring technicians. He upholds a strong dedication to optimal efficiency and comfort for all homeowners all the while elevating new and experienced technicians to increase their skills and knowledge for quality service with their clients.

Air Source Heat Pumps and Electrification

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST

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