PHRC Webinars

Heating Up Efficiency: Exploring Heat Pump Options in PA [Archive]

10/30/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Instructor: Pamela Slusser (Residential Design & Construction Specialist, Pennsylvania Housing Research Center)

Handouts

Link to Webinar: https://youtu.be/bz-6Okr9_wU

Description

This session provides an overview of the primary heat pump systems used in residential construction in Pennsylvania, including air-source, ground-source, and ducted mini-split options. Learn how different technologies perform across Pennsylvania’s climate zones and housing types, while highlighting their energy efficiency benefits and operational characteristics. This session also explores key installation considerations, design best practices and potential challenges to ensure successful system integration and long-term performance.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the primary types of heat pumps used in residential homes, including air-source, ground-source and ducted mini-split systems. Understanding the client’s needs and restraints can also help identify which system fits their goals.
2. Evaluate the sustainability of different heat pump technologies for various climate zones and housing types.
3. Understand the energy efficiency benefits and performance characteristics of modern heat pump, which can potentially lead to lower utility bills for the homeowner.
4. Compare installation considerations, design best practices, potential challenges and ongoing maintenance solutions for different heat pump configurations.

Cost

Free to attend; $25 for continuing education credit in live webinar

Credit Hours

Live Webinar: 1.0 PA L&I Contact Hour, 1 PDH for engineers in Pennsylvania, 1.0 AIA LU|HSW, 1.0 ICC Contact Hour (0.1 CEU)

Tags: 2025-26