FINALLY! A HEAT PUMP CLOTHES DRYER! THE WAIT IS OVER! Come on! Who doesn’t just love the next exciting story about household appliances? And about clothes dryers, no doubt! Shut the front door! Well, for all you current heat pump lovers out there and for all you soon-to-be heat pump lovers, this is the next…
Category: Heat Pumps
We Can All Be ‘Solutionists’
KTOO’s ‘A Juneau Afternoon’ featured Renewable Juneau board member Andy Romanoff today, Wednesday, May 26. Andy was one of ten Juneau residents chosen by Anjuli Grantham for her ‘Juneau Solutionists’ project. From the Juneau Empire: Anjuli Grantham is a public historian and museum curator who serves on the board of Renewable Juneau and is vice…
Even in Frigid Temperatures, Air-Source Heat Pumps Keep Homes Warm From Alaska Coast to U.S. Mass Market
“If we want to be purely renewable, we’re going to have to electrify our home heating use,” Winkler said, “and heat pumps are currently the best way to do that.” “Do you need to provide 100% of the heat with that heat pump?” Winkler said. “Or is it more cost-effective to provide 90% of…
Save $$ and Slash Emissions!
Learn more about saving money and slashing your carbon emissions TOMORROW at 350Juneau’s Climate Change Emergency Friday Event! Every Friday at noon, Juneau climate action nonprofit 350Juneau holds an informative, educational, and inspiring climate awareness event, near the bear sculpture at the foot of the Capitol steps. Tomorrow, don’t miss heat pump experts from around…
Heat Pump TIPS for Winter Cold
It’s getting cold out and now is the time to understand a few ins and outs of your heat pump! Juneau homes are rapidly embracing the beauty of ‘heating locally’ thanks to the inexpensive, efficient, and climate-friendly reality of air source heat pumps. Hundreds of these rock star heating systems are being installed around Juneau…
Heat Pump SURVEY!
Alaska Heat Smart, Renewable Juneau, and AEL&P are surveying Juneau residents about heat pumps! We are interested in gaining a better understanding of the market for ductless heat pumps. We also want to hear from households with heat pumps about how they are working! Can we grab a few minutes of your time? It could…
COLD Weather Heat Pump TIPS
IT’S COLD OUT! Juneau is feeling some of the coldest days in over half a decade and with so many heat pumps buzzing away out there, we have been curious how they have been performing. The crew at Alaska HeatSmart conducted a recent survey recently and below we share some quick results and a smattering…
Sustainable Alaska: Saving Energy at UAS | Juneau Empire
Did you know that the newest dorm on campus, the 2014-built Pugh Hall, is heated by a massive $450,000 air source heat pump? More are on the way… Source: Sustainable Alaska: Saving Energy at UAS | Juneau Empire
Energy efficiency nonprofits to hold free workshop | Juneau Empire
Renewable Juneau’s Heat Pump 101 Workshop Saturday, December 7, 2:30-4:30pmUAS Tech Center, next to Harris Harbor Discover if a heat pump will work for your home! Learn about Alaska Heat Smart, Juneau’s new free service to help make your heat pump selection and purchase decisions easier! Listen to our panel of experts discuss factors that…
Heat Pump ROUNDTABLE
Renewable Juneau is proud to present its 4th Heat Pump 101 Workshop, the Heat Pump Roundtable, coming to the UAS Tech Center this December 7, from 2:30 – 4:30. • Have you heard about heat pumps? • Wondering whether one will work for your house and save you money? • Come to Renewable Juneau’s Heat…