The value of an air-source heat pump
Half of your home’s energy use flows to heating and cooling, so why not make the process as efficient, affordable and responsible as possible? Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) can help!
If you’re replacing your system or building new, an air-source heat pump (ASHP) offers the perfect balance of comfort and savings, both in the hot summer and the frozen winter. The technology has advanced rapidly and is now powerful enough for our weather here in North Dakota.
How does it work?
The equipment functions just like an air conditioner, but uses the reverse process to warm your home when it’s cold. It’s a heating system and A/C in one, reliably powered by electricity. A heat pump is so efficient because it doesn’t generate heat – it simply transfers existing heat where you want it.
The mechanics of an ASHP are innovative but the process is simple. When it’s warm outside, the heat pump pulls the warm air out of your home and moves it outside. When it’s cold outside, it works in reverse, pulling the heat from the outdoor air and transferring it inside. When it’s too cold to pull enough heat out of the chilly air – or if you’re a part of CCEC’s offpeak program – the system can easily switch to a backup energy source, maintaining comfort and efficiency.
What do I save?
The off-peak program allows you to receive a reduced electricity rate, close to half of the standard rate. Plus, CCEC offers large rebates on ASHP equipment. In addition to saving money, an ASHP will also help you limit your use of propane or natural gas, protecting you from volatile pricing and shortages.
You’ll ultimately consume less, save more and electrify your future. That’s the value of an airsource heat pump.
If you want to learn how CCEC can help you save with an ASHP, call us at 701-356-4400.