Sustainability · Defined
Heat pump
Equipment that transfers heat between sources and spaces rather than producing all useful heat through combustion or electrical resistance.
Why it matters
Suitability depends on climate, loads, distribution, electrical capacity, and operating requirements. A replacement study should evaluate the full system, not just a catalog efficiency number.
In practice
A project example
A heating conversion needs review of service capacity and low-temperature performance alongside equipment sizing.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.