BRATTLEBORO — Are you paying too much to heat your home, business, or rental property, or are you seeking to cut your use of fossil fuels? A new generation of super-efficient electric heat pumps, suitable for northern climates, might be the answer.
These devices provide heat and domestic hot water using 25 percent to 50 percent less energy than conventional systems. They are environmentally friendly as well: 87 percent free of carbon emissions in Green Mountain Power territory. Heat pumps can also be combined with solar electric panels to provide 100 percent renewable energy.
You can learn more about the benefits of heat pumps at a free informational workshop on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Marlboro College Graduate Center, 28 Vernon St.
Jake Marin, HVAC program manager with Efficiency Vermont, will review the different types of heat pumps available, along with their costs, financial incentives, and potential savings.
Other speakers will discuss leasing and financing options. Local installers and manufacturers of heat pumps will be on hand to discuss their products and services.
The event is sponsored by Brattleboro Climate Protection, the Sustainable Energy Outreach Network (SEON), and the Marlboro College Graduate Center.