Hydronic Heat Pumps: A New Frontier for Energy-Efficient Homes
Air-to-water heat pumps (AWHPs) are gaining traction as a promising solution for energy-efficient, all-electric homes. These systems provide hydronic heating, domestic hot water, cooling, and thermal storage—all in one.
In this recorded roundtable, manufacturers discuss new AWHP technologies for residential use. Panelists share product updates, market trends, and retrofit opportunities for homes with existing boilers. They also discuss AWHPs’ role in decarbonization and answer questions from the audience.
Watch the recording to learn how these systems support electrification and better residential performance.
View the presentation slides here: Microsoft PowerPoint – Hydronics Roundtable Full Presentation
Panelists
Nick Conklin, Director, Solution Planning and Strategy, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
As Director, Solution Planning and Strategy, Nick is focused on working cross-functionally to develop and execute LG’s long-term strategy to drive sales growth nationally. Nick has over 15 years of experience in product/channel strategic planning and sales leadership working both domestically and globally.
James Gagnon, Western Regional Sales Manager, Stiebel Eltron USA
For over 100 years, German-based Stiebel Eltron has been a leader in efficient electric heating and water heating. James has spent 14 years at Stiebel Eltron USA and has been Western Regional Sales Manager since 2018. He has many years of experience helping contractors, engineers, homeowners, and end users to size, specify, and if need be, even troubleshoot electric tankless water heating and heat pump systems.
Rob Derksen, Director of Business Development, Enertech
Rob has spent 34 years in the HVAC industry specifically focusing on ground source heat pumps and now air to water heat pumps. As an HVAC contractor for 25 years, he understands the challenges of bringing new technologies to the marketplace. Now as the Director of Business Development for Enertech Global, his focus is on generating new opportunities to bring heat pump technologies to the masses.
Moderator
Jonathan Koliner, Director of Research and Innovation, Slipstream
Innovative programs require innovative ideas and techniques. Dr. Koliner synthesizes technological, human, and design data to expand and improve demand-side energy use programs, with a focus on electrification and decarbonization. He draws on experience that spans physical science, data science, and behavioral science to triangulate the needs and opportunities for energy users.
This webinar was put on in partnership with New Buildings Institute.
