The Dual-Fuel Residential HVAC program seeks to transform the market by advancing highly efficient systems that pair electric heat pumps with gas furnaces and integrate grid-enabled controls. These systems can dynamically switch between fuels to optimize performance, reduce energy waste, and provide critical grid flexibility during peak demand.

The program focuses on overcoming barriers to adoption by collaborating with manufacturers, distributors, utilities, and contractors to promote optimally designed and installed systems. It also supports the development of specifications and ratings for dual-fuel systems with advanced controls, enabling the market to incorporate these solutions into future codes and standards.

Through these efforts, the program aims to make efficient, grid-responsive dual-fuel systems the standard solution. This will deliver energy savings, cost benefits, and year-round comfort for Northwest consumers while supporting a more flexible and resilient energy grid.