Heat pump camp prepares you for a clean replacement for your furnace
Experts explain the heat pump technology and the possibilities for homeowners.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Don Jarvis installed a heat pump at his home in Provo on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
The Salt Lake Tribune and Rocky Mountain Power hosted a one-hour “Heat Pump Camp” on Wednesday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m. in Utah Valley University’s Clarke Building on the Orem campus.
Heat pumps — domestic heating devices that transfer heat rather than generate it from a fuel — are gaining steam as the preferred way to stay warm without harming the planet.
But not many Utahns are up to date with heat pump technology, which has improved in recent years and is now considered a viable option in even the coldest parts of the world.
You can view a recorded version of the event below.
The event featured representatives from HVAC installers and Rocky Mountain Power who were able to discuss the benefits of heat pumps and the options available. Tribune Renewable Energy reporter Tim Fitzpatrick moderated the discussion, which included questions from the audience.
This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to finding solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab.
