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@shreyassudhakar.com is a former rocket engineer, who has now spent years thinking and learning about heat pumps. Learn from him! Whether you're a heat pump-curious homeowner or a professional or policy-maker working in this space, his newsletter @heatpumped.org will make you smarter.

I would love to be thankful for the 1,000 subscribers of @heatpumped.org today... But we're not quite there yet!

Can you help me make it happen?

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Hacker News loves heat pumps! Maybe this will be #1 soon?

(Here is the @heatpumped.org article that is trending: www.heatpumped.org/p/harnessing...)

Would you rather take a gentle warm shower, or dump a bucket of hot water on your head? Reason 91234012 to get a heat pump! www.youtube.com/shorts/ZrNNr...

Minnesota is Heat Pumped!!

Heat Pumped This course gives you all of the knowledge you need to feel confident in choosing a heat pump and contractor for your home.

Would you be interested in an online heat pump class for homeowners?

There's so much jargon and conflicting information in the HVAC industry - it's hard to separate fact from fiction.

A structured course with easy-to-watch videos might help.

What do you think?

www.heatpumped.org/c/online-class

LA folks! Get Heat Pumped! Between @volthub.bsky.social's heat pump water heater group buy and @heatpumped.org's heat pump HVAC group buy (www.heatpumped.org/c/groupbuy), now's the time to get that heat pump you've been thinking about for a while!

"People will pick one skillset that they're best at and think that can carry the business. And we're all guilty of it. Everyone's a hammer in their own way." 🧵 🔌💡

Team up with your friends and neighbors, get a quality heat pump installation for less money! We're organizing a heat pump group buy in the SF Bay Area and Los Angeles. Check out the link!

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing White labeling and partnerships in the HVAC industry mean the name on the sticker might not be the factory that made your equipment

Anyway, curious if you knew more about this!

For other folks interested in these dynamics, check out these articles:

In @heatpumped.org: www.heatpumped.org/p/web-confus...

In @heatpump.review: heatpump.review/obfuscation-...

CC our resident Carrier Infinity fan @energysmartwv.bsky.social

Heat Pumps 101 Everything you need to know about how heat pumps work and how they can be used in your home

PS: if you read this and want more, this is a great place to keep going down the rabbit hole: www.heatpumped.org/p/heat-pumps...

What's stopping America from going all-in on heat pumps? The tech works. The policy’s in place. So why are heat pumps still a hard sell?

This is a fantastic writeup about the heat pump landscape.

Joseph doesn’t have a formal HVAC background. He learned by asking lots of questions to the smartest people solving these problems.

And you can too! Anyone can help deploy heat pumps.

Must read:

climatedrift.substack.com/p/whats-stop...

The most important decision you’ll make when getting a new heat pump installed is which contractor to work with.

The brand matters much less, and in many cases you’ll find the exact same equipment with a different sticker on it.

Really great video from Miss Mini Split.

Lucky #7!

(Check out @heatpumped.org if you haven't already!)

Introducing the Heat Pumped Podcast

I've only listened to the intro episode so far but what an amazing quote - "Heat pumps can work in every home, it's not a technical problem but a human problem." I'm definitely going to use that in future visit-a-heat-pump events.

pca.st/episode/f9c8...

@heatpumped.org is the #1 voice about heat pumps on Bluesky, according to ChatGPT!

(Honestly shocked that we beat @techconnectify.bsky.social on the list)

I chatted with Brendan Ballou, an expert in private equity and former federal prosecutor, on the latest episode of the Heat Pumped podcast.

His book, Plunder, explores this topic in many industries, and we talk about what it means for HVAC. (2/2)

Check it out: buff.ly/FlhxgnC

Is the largest force in HVAC invisible?

Private equity is transforming the industry.

These firms are gobbling up contractors, distributors, software providers, and even equipment manufacturers.

What do these dynamics mean for homeowners trying to install a heat pump? (1/2)

buff.ly/FlhxgnC

Plunder: how Private Equity is reshaping HVAC Uncover how private equity is transforming HVAC businesses, driving consolidation and changing industry dynamics in our revealing podcast interview with author Brendan Ballou.

"Private equity is rolling up small HVAC companies under big umbrella organizations. From the outside, it still looks like you're getting [heat pump' quotes from three different companies — but they might all be owned by the same firm."

Important piece --> www.heatpumped.org/p/plunder-ho...

Meet Alan!

He replaced his gas furnace with a heat pump, saving money and eliminating the largest source of his home's CO2 emissions.

Read all about his experience having a heat pump installed in the latest issue of @heatpumped.org‬! It's out today: buff.ly/ZvEC9YM

“Your team is complaining about Mondays and my guy here is fighting for another chance at life”

@claymccombe.bsky.social is passionate about career pathways for formerly incarcerated people.

With the right support, they can be heat pump installers!

Check it out: www.heatpumped.org/p/no-people-...

"Heat pumps don't work in the cold"

I hear variations of this argument all the time. And it drives me crazy!

So I wanted to share a sneak peek into the heat pump design process we use at @vayu.pro. (1/X) 🔌💡🧪

Viessmann Climate Solutions US, the German manufacturer Carrier acquired in 2023 for over $13 billion, on Tuesday launched two new heat pump systems in the U.S. “These new products reflect our commitment to providing advanced, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions for contractors and homeowners,” said a company spokesperson. Below - a picture of a heat pump

Here's your regular reminder that brand doesn't matter when it comes to most HVAC equipment.

From what I can tell, this is the same heat pump equipment that has been sold under the Carrier, Bryant, Midea, Day & Night, Weathermaker, Payne and other brands.

www.heatpumped.org/p/web-confus... (1/2)

Are Heat Pumps a Commodity? Two different bottles of ketchup serve the same purpose. Do two different heat pumps?

Smart and illuminating article from @shreyassudhakar.com, pointing to the tension between treating heat pumps as commodities (lower cost, easier installs) and sophisticated but proprietary controls that allow for higher efficiency.

Li-ion batteries are a commodity. Costs rapidly fell, enabling ubiquitous EVs.

At the same time, HVAC equipment costs sharply rose. Prices doubled in 4 years between 2020 and 2024.

For heat pumps to become ubiquitous, do they need to be a commodity?

Read on: www.heatpumped.org/p/are-heat-p...

Are Heat Pumps a Commodity? Two different bottles of ketchup serve the same purpose. Do two different heat pumps?

This is an important article for anybody interested in how industry can make it easier to replace gas furnaces with heat pumps.

In the article, @shreyassudhakar.com talks about obstacles to commoditization and what needs to change.

www.heatpumped.org/p/are-heat-p...

Heat pumps are more comfortable because of ~how~ they deliver heating and cooling in your home.

Would you rather take a long shower, or dump a bucket of hot water on your head?

@energysmartwv.bsky.social explains this in detail on the latest episode of the Heat Pumped podcast: buff.ly/DnTXgXX