In our opinion, the underappreciated champion of environmental progress has emerged. Spoiler alert, it’s not the electric car. It’s all-electric HVAC that incorporates heat pump technology. These systems have quietly gained traction and are now outselling traditional gas furnaces in the United States. Despite EVs only constituting 8 percent of new vehicle sales in the first half of 2023, the heat pump market is experiencing significant growth.
The Biden administration’s recent investment of $169 million into the domestic heat pump industry, with an additional $63 million announced thereafter, underscores the importance of this technology in reducing energy costs and carbon emissions, and creating clean energy jobs.
Naturally HVAC receives far less attention than electric cars. That’s not surprising. Cars can represent fun, freedom, and family. You can find adventure and style with a car. HVAC is taken for granted. However, the challenges hindering EV adoption are daunting. Today’s infrastructure will not be able to support the heavier weight of EVs, and more charging stations are needed.
While electric cars remain essential for a sustainable future, we need to broaden the and amplify the conversation to include the advancements in HVAC electrification. Check it out here.