heat pump
noun
: an apparatus for heating or cooling (such as a building) by transferring heat by mechanical means from or to an external reservoir (such as the ground, water, or outside air)
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An exception is made for heat pumps, however.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
The utilities also point to rising demand from the expansion of domestic manufacturing and the broader electrification of the economy, such as electric vehicles and the adoption of electric heat pumps in some regions.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Demand response will matter—coordinating equipment like inverter heat pumps and smart controls so homes and buildings can reduce load during peaks while maintaining comfort.
—Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
The integration of high-temperature industrial heat pumps was made possible by partners working with Epic to create and adapt technologies.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
The utilities also point to rising demand from the expansion of domestic manufacturing and the broader electrification of the economy, such as electric vehicles and the adoption of electric heat pumps in some regions.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Demand response will matter—coordinating equipment like inverter heat pumps and smart controls so homes and buildings can reduce load during peaks while maintaining comfort.
—Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
The integration of high-temperature industrial heat pumps was made possible by partners working with Epic to create and adapt technologies.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Heat pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20pump. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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