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EnergySmart Eastside reports increased heat pump adoption; Redmond leads East Side permit data
Summary
Regional EnergySmart Eastside staff reported a jump in heat pump installations, with Redmond increasing from 58% to 65% of permitted residential HVAC systems in 2024; program used $5.6 million in state and utility grants to support rebates, with targeted support for low- and moderate-income households.
EnergySmart Eastside staff presented a 2024 program update to the committee on April 22, reporting measurable increases in heat pump adoption across participating East Side cities and notable program impacts in Redmond.
Sarah Phillips, part of the shared program staff, said EnergySmart Eastside scaled from a pilot in 2024 and that permit data show an increase in the share of permitted residential HVAC systems that are heat pumps. Phillips said East Side adoption rose about five…
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