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DOE: Cold Climate Heat Pump Decision Tool

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Overview

This tool helps guide contractors and installers through the decision-making process for heat pump (HP) sizing and selection, with a focus on retrofit applications in cold climates. The tool will provide HP size, configuration, and further installation guidance.

The goal of the Cold Climate Heat Pump Decision Tool is to help guide contractors and installers through the decision-making process for heat pump (HP) sizing and selection, with a focus on retrofit applications in cold climates.

Users will provide information about the project. The tool will provide HP size, configuration, and further installation guidance. Completion of the tool may take between 15 and 30 minutes.

Cold Climate Heat Pump Decision Tool

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