Lane County residents can slash their home cooling costs, thanks to a big assist from local utilities, according to a recent article in The Register-Guard. Multiple providers across the Oregon region now offer rebates and zero-interest loans up to $15,000 to help homeowners install heat pumps — appliances that provide both heating and cooling with less energy than traditional systems.
Heat pumps transfer air into and out of homes using an outdoor compressor, making them more energy-efficient than typical air conditioning units. They can dramatically reduce energy expenses year-round and cut energy bills by 30 to 50%, delivering long-term savings that pay dividends for decades.
These systems replace both heating and cooling systems with a single, energy-efficient unit. During the summer months, heat pumps function like traditional AC, while winter operations reverse the process to provide heating, eliminating the need for separate systems…