Heat pumps have proven to be an innovative technology for home heating and cooling, and a regional program in Washington is showing that they can make homes more comfortable and enjoyable to live in.
Through a multi-city effort on the Eastside, 1,000 households have now installed the systems — a milestone that doesn’t only mean lower pollution levels, but also a better quality of life for people, providing quieter, cooler, and more comfortable homes.
What happened?
According to the City of Bellevue, Energy Smart Eastside has now supported heat pump installations in 1,000 households. The program is a partnership among Bellevue and five neighboring cities: Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, and Sammamish.
The City of Bellevue said those installations have already reduced carbon pollution by more than 31,000 metric tons. Over the equipment’s lifetime, it said that impact is comparable to taking 7,231 cars off the road for a year…