Technology scan
30heat pumps assessed
Profile the market
We compared capacity, energy efficiency ratio and coefficient of performance across vendors.
Case Study · Technology Landscape
Heating cold homes without fossil fuels.
A US utility wanted to help its customers move toward sustainable heating and cooling. We assessed cold climate heat pump technologies and vendors, spoke with experts and compared lifecycle costs for the standouts.
The Client
The client is a utility based in the United States. It wanted to shift its customer base toward more sustainable heating and cooling.
The Challenge
Cold winters.
Heat without fossil fuels.
Prescouter was asked to map advances in cold climate heat pumps, including data, expert opinions, policies and case studies, to guide strategy for the transition to sustainable energy.
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Capacity
Heat pump capacity
Output for cold climate homes.
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Efficiency
EER and COP
Energy efficiency at a glance.
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Cost
Lifecycle cost
Total cost over the system life.
Our Approach
Assessing 30 heat pumps on performance and cost.
Expert interviews
3experts interviewed
Test the findings
Experts added perspective alongside legislative publications, white papers and academic research.
Cost analysis
4research rounds
Model the economics
Across four rounds, we built a lifecycle cost analysis for the standout heat pump technologies.
The Outcome
Insights to power the heating transition.
Prescouter completed 4 intelligence briefs, assessing 30 cold climate heat pump technologies, interviewing 3 experts and modeling lifecycle costs. Each brief ended with practical recommendations to support the client’s transition to more sustainable energy resources.
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Scan
30 technologies
Assessed on key performance metrics.
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Experts
3 interviews
Context on performance and policy.
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Economics
Lifecycle cost analysis
For the standout technologies.
Heat pumps have outgrown their mild climate reputation. Utilities that understand the newest models can guide customers with confidence.
Let’s Talk
How will your customers heat their homes?
Compare the technologies, model the costs and plan the transition with confidence. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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