AC Replacement with Heat Pump Solutions
Across the Northeast, millions of homes rely on central AC systems that are replaced every 10–20 years — creating a major moment of choice for residents, contractors, and programs. More and more, that moment is becoming an opportunity to shift from one‑way cooling to high‑efficiency heat pumps that deliver year‑round comfort, lower energy use, and long‑term affordability.
This Ready, Set, Scale webinar brings together policy leaders and program representatives to explore what it really takes to make AC‑to‑heat‑pump replacements the norm. We’ll explore the market opportunity, the conditions where these replacements deliver the greatest benefits, and the policies and program designs that can help accelerate adoption.
We’ll also dig into strategies to overcome persistent barriers in emergency replacement scenarios and discuss how programs, utilities, and contractors can use the AC replacement moment to advance efficient, affordable home heating and cooling.
This session is designed for program administrators, policymakers, utilities, contractors, and anyone working to expand access to efficient, all-season comfort across the region.
The Ready, Set, Scale. webinar series focuses on the key mechanisms to accelerate energy efficiency, electrification, grid flexibility, and workforce development to lower energy bills, improve air quality, and build an affordable, sustainable, resilient energy future. Join us all year long for discussions, analysis, and peer learning around collaborative, multi-state approaches to transform the energy efficiency market.
