On February 7, 2024, nine U.S. states set a collective goal for 65% of residential heating and water heating equipment shipments to be zero-emission heat pumps by 2030, aiming to reach 90% by 2040. This initiative—driven by California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Rhode Island—is part of a broader effort to promote home electrification and environmental protection.
This commitment marks a significant step in the states’ efforts to decarbonize buildings and will help identify shared research needs and funding opportunities. It also aligns with the governors’ agreement made last year to quadruple heat pump installations in the U.S. by 2030. Leading manufacturers such as LG, Mitsubishi Electric, Samsung, Trane Technologies, Johnson Controls, Fujitsu Airstage, Carrier, and A.O. Smith have expressed support for the states’ heat pump targets.
A particularly noteworthy milestone is that, in 2022, U.S. residential heat pump sales surpassed gas furnace sales for the first time—signaling growing interest in energy-efficient technologies. However, as heat pumps are long-term appliances, accelerating this market shift over the coming decades remains critical.
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