The Midwest Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Collaborative was formed in 2022 to accelerate ASHP adoption in the Midwest. The Collaborative focuses on providing industry resources in the Midwest to address needs and overcome barriers to ASHP adoption and seeks to cross pollinate as a region and share best practices to advance ASHP technology in the Midwest.
The federal government has set a goal to transition America to net zero greenhouse gas emissions no later than 2050. From the Collaborative’s industry perspective, this means the future of home heating and cooling is heat pump technology.
The Collaborative’s goal is that by 2030, ASHP technology is the first choice for contractors and homeowners replacing heating systems or air conditioners, optimized to provide heating and cooling.
This initiative is delivered by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) and Slipstream, in partnership with MEEA and Elevate.
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Contents
Policy, Programs, and Regulation
- Federal ASHP Tax Credit Information
- DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs
- Home Energy Rebate Program
- Home Energy Rebate Program Guidance
- Recommendations for Home Energy Rebate Program Administrators
- Home Efficiency Rebates
- Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates
- IRA of 2022 Home Energy Rebates: Home Efficiency Rebates & Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates - Administrative and Legal Requirements Document
- IRA Home Energy Rebates State Allocations
- DSIRE Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
- Minnesota ASHP Collaborative Rebate Information
- Consortium of Energy Efficiency Equipment Directory: This directory builds upon AHRI and ENERGY STAR certification to provide a single directory for products, categorized by tiers.
- 2022 Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative Market Characterization
- Planning for Wisconsin Air Source Heat Pump Market Transformation
Customer Engagement
Contractor Education and Development
- DOE Building Science Education (BSESC) Resources: This expansive library of resources from the Department of Energy contains a wealth of training content for contractors relevant to heat pumps including an introduction to heat pumps and information on electrical panel assessments, smart diagnostic tools, heat pump thermostats, cold climate heat pump sizing, and heat pump business development.
- Value Proposition and Customer Sales and Communication
- ASHP Specifications and Product Lists
- ASHP Specification Summary
- NEEP ASHP Product List and Sizing for Heating Tool
- AHRI CEE Directory
- Downloadable lists of 25C qualifying products
- Sizing, Design, and Equipment Selection Guides
- Installation Resources
Electric Rates
- Developing Electric Rates for Hybrid Air Source Heat Pumps in the Midwest
- Heat Pump Water Heaters in Every Home? Forecasting the Costs and Emissions Impacts for Residential Customers and Long-Term Resource Planning Impacts | Xcel Energy | 2022
Equitable Workforce Development
2024 Heat Pump Workshop
The Midwest Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative hosted a pre-conference workshop at the 2024 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference. Our goal was to showcase the achievements of the Midwest ASHP Collaborative in its inaugural year and discuss plans for future initiatives aimed at boosting ASHP adoption throughout the region.
Access the Presentation Here | Access the Presentation Notes Here
Regional Analysis
Friends and Partners
- Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative
- Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative
- WI ASHP Market Transformation Planning
- Electrify Everything Minnesota
- ComEd Go Electric Site
Stay Informed
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To learn more about the Midwest ASHP Collaborative or to get involved in current initiatives, please contact info@mwashpcollab.com.
Funding Information
The Midwest ASHP Collaborative is funded by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory through the Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office.