HeatSmart Tompkins Fact Sheets

HeatSmart Tompkins fact sheets cover information about home insulation and air sealing; ground-source heat pumps; air-source heat pumps for hot water heaters; and air-source heat pumps. 

Home Insulation & Air Sealing

Why Insulate and air seal?
- Heating and cooling account for 75% of the energy used by homes in upstate NY. In some cases, up to 30% of this energy is wasted in unnecessary heat loss due to poor insulation. This is expensive and can be prevented.

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Air-Source Heat Pump Hot Water Heater

WHY INSTALL ONE? Air-Source Domestic Hot Water Heaters –
- Provide reliable hot water for your home.
- Reduce energy use (almost 20% of all home energy use goes to heat water).

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Ground-Source Heat Pumps (GSHP)

Why are GSHPs a great option for many homes?
-It is well-proven technology. Just ask your refrigerator if it works!


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Air-Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)



Why are Air Source heat pumps a great option for many homes?
-It is well-proven technology. Just ask your refrigerator if it works! ​


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