The Advanced Heat Pump program works to accelerate the adoption of high-efficiency, variable-speed heat pumps across the Northwest by influencing manufacturer practices and market standards.

The program promotes advanced product features and ratings that improve overall system performance, enhance load flexibility, and reduce reliance on installation practices. Through collaboration with manufacturers and industry partners, the program supports innovations that deliver better cold-climate capability, minimize supplemental heating, and enable connected commissioning.

These efforts aim to increase regional energy savings and peak demand reductions while ensuring heat pump technology continues to evolve to meet consumer and grid needs.