Efficient comfort for your home—powered by clean electricity. 

Heat pumps are an all-electric, energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home or business. Unlike traditional systems that burn fossil fuels, heat pumps use electricity to move heat—providing year-round comfort while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Whether you’re replacing an old furnace or adding air conditioning for the first time, heat pumps offer a smart, sustainable solution. 

Why Choose a Heat Pump? 

Energy Efficient 
Heat pumps are 2–4 times more energy efficient than conventional gas or electric resistance systems. That means they use significantly less energy to heat and cool your space. 

All-in-One Heating and Cooling 
One system does it all—keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. 

Climate-Friendly 
By switching to a heat pump, you reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and support a cleaner electric grid—especially when you’re enrolled in RCEA’s 100% renewable REpower+ service. 

Incentives Available 
RCEA offers rebates to help residents and businesses install efficient heat pump systems, including space heating and water heating. Visit our Rebates and Incentives page to see what’s currently available. 

Types of Heat Pumps 

Ducted Systems 
Heat pumps can work with your home’s existing or new air ducts for a centralized heating and cooling system

Mini-Split (Ductless) Systems 
Great for homes without ducts or for room-by-room temperature control. Quiet, compact, and easy to install. 

Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) 
Efficiently heat your water using electricity. These systems can significantly reduce your water heating costs. 

Is a Heat Pump Right for You? 

Heat pumps work well in Humboldt’s mild climate and can be a good fit for both new construction and retrofits. If you’re unsure whether a heat pump will meet your home’s heating and cooling needs, RCEA can help you explore your options. 

If you have or are planning to install solar panels, heat pumps make a great addition because you can use the electricity you generate to heat and cool your home. 

Contact us for personalized assistance. 

Get Support from RCEA 

Want to talk to someone about installing a heat pump at your home or business?  RCEA offers free technical assistance and can help connect you with: 

  • Local contractors 
  • Rebates and incentives from state and federal programs 
  • Site assessments and recommendations 
  • Electrification planning 
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