Coming in from the Cold: Heat Pump Efficiency at Low Temperatures

Audience
Program Staff
Resource Type
Report
Description

This report analyzes field studies of air-source heat pumps, finding that even at temperatures below 0°C, these systems maintain greater efficiency compared to fossil fuel and electric resistive heating options. In extreme cold climates, approaching −30°C, heat pumps can achieve heating efficiencies up to double that of resistive systems, offering significant energy efficiency benefits even when performance may decline in harsh conditions.