In this episode we discuss new legislation that has been introduced in the California state senate to accelerate heat pump adoption by reducing permitting fees, timelines, and adding flexibility to inspections.

Links:

SB 222 (new version): https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202520260sb222

SB 282 (older version): https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202520260sb282

Canary media article: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/california-bills-balcony-solar-heat-pumps

https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/clee/research/climate/climate-change-and-business-research-initiative/promoting-heat-pump-retrofits/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

In this episode we cover six common myths about heat pumps:

Myth 1: Heat pumps don’t work in cold weather

Myth 2: Heat pumps are very noisy

Myth 3: Heat pumps only provide heat

Myth 4: They need more maintenance

Myth 5: They only work in well-insulated homes

Myth 6: They’re not environmentally friendly

Thank you for listening!

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Heat pump water heaters are the most efficient way to heat water by a large margin.

They have several other benefits but also some downsides you should be aware of before installing one. In this episode we cover 9 pros and 9 cons of heat pump water heaters.