ASHP / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

A home with solar panels, heat pump and EV charging
Renewable energy

Integrating Solar, Home Batteries and Heat Pumps: How to Master Net Metering

I apologize for missing that deletion. I have removed the heading for "Envelope-first approach" and ensure it is no longer in the code below. Integrating solar, storage, and heat pumps: a homeowner's & pro's guide Saving money on home energy consumption is a priority for everyone; I have yet to meet the person who ...

Geothermal heating vs. Air Source Heat Pumps
Heat pumps, geothermal and AC

Air source heat pumps vs. geothermal heating: which is better for your home?

...ASHPs are designed to cope with lower temperatures without backup heating. Geothermal heating systems versus an ASHP When deciding between a geothermal heating system and an ASHP, consider the following factors: Climate Geothermal systems are more efficient in colder climate zones, while ASHPs perform better in milder ...

Exterior compresssor heat pump water heater
Plumbing and water heaters

Heat pump water heater with exterior compressor

...ASHP's heat pumps, take a read here. Now you know about efficient residential heat pumps, learn more about home heating and energy efficiency solutions in the following pages and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide. Home heating - how to design a home for thermal comfort and efficiency Electric home heating - w...

Comparing ground source and air source heat pumps
Heating and cooling

Heat pumps: Ground source geothermal GSHP or air source ASHP, what's the difference?

...ASHP's - and not really "Geothermal" heating in the true sense of the word - but hey - as many folks do call it that, they're also going to search for it, right? GSHP's v ASHP's - how are they compared?  The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) is run out of The Living City Campus at Kortright, ON, where ...