Gas heat pumps
Gas heat pumps are an energy-efficient, cold-climate heating solution for homeowners and businesses — offering significant gas savings, reduced emissions, and reliable comfort, even on the coldest days. Learn MoreAn energy-efficient solution for your property
Whether you are a homeowner or a property manager of commercial and multifamily buildings, gas heat pumps offer you excellent benefits and top performance in every season. Explore how this exciting technology can support your building type by starting the interactive video experience below.
Savings on heating bills
Reduce your heating costs with energy-efficient gas heat pumps without sacrificing comfort.
Integrated solution
Gas heat pumps can replace conventional furnaces or boilers and also serve as a central component in delivering both space heating and hot water.
Environmental sustainability
Gas heat pumps can cut your property’s emissions and reduce overall environmental impacts. These state-of-the-art systems can also be powered with net-zero fuels, supporting net-zero emissions goals.
Peace of mind
Gas heat pumps can deliver performance you can trust. They supply heating and hot water without using backup heat – even in temperatures as low as minus 40°F.
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Space heating operating costs comparison
Annual Heating Cost
- A cold climate electric heat pump is more than 2x more costly to operate than a gas heat pump.
ComEd ($0.14/kWh) and Peoples Gas ($0.90/therm) rates as of January 2024
Carbon Management Information Center (CMIC) Source Energy and Emissions Analysis Tool (SEEAT)
Space heating emissions comparison
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Cold climate electric heat pump emissions are more than 2x greater than gas heat pump emissions.
Non-baseload electricity generation mix per U.S. EPA data for 2022 (eGRID)
Carbon Management Information Center (CMIC) Source Energy and Emissions Analysis Tool (SEEAT)
- Graphs do not include upfront equipment and installation costs.
- AFUE – Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency – is the ratio of heat delivered to fuel consumed for gas heating systems. The higher the AFUE, the more efficient the heat pump.
- HSPF – Heating Season Performance Factor -measures the heating efficiency of an electric heat pump. The higher the HSPF, the more efficient the heat pump.
Resources
Find resources tailored to Gas Heat Pumps, including fact sheets, case studies, and reports that show how this technology saves energy and money.
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HVAC Refrigerant Leakage Report
An estimated 50% of the powerful greenhouse gases used as refrigerants in HVAC systems leak into the atmosphere. This report details methods to estimate CO2 equivalent emissions from refrigerant leaks and highlights the need to transition to eco-friendly, low-GWP alternatives during HVAC maintenance and replacement.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Custom and New Construction Rebate Program Application
Custom rebates are only made available to help influence and implement projects that otherwise would not be completed, or to complete projects sooner than currently or previously scheduled.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Engineering Study Program Application
The Engineering Study provides customers up to $20,000 to offset the costs of on-site engineering support to perform an implementation study, investment-grade audit or process evaluation required for large custom, capital-intensive energy saving projects
Gas Heat Pump Fact Sheet
Gas heat pumps are an innovative technology that can replace your boiler or furnace.
Commercial Gas Heat Pumps
Commercial gas heat pump (GHP) technologies are highly energy-efficient alternatives to traditional space heating and water heating equipment.
Commercial Gas Heat Pump Installation Considerations
Commercial gas heat pumps (GHPs) are highly energy-efficient technolgy that can be used for space heating, cooling and/or water heating.
Residential Gas Heat Pump Installation Considerations
Residential gas heat pumps (GHP) are a highly energy-efficient technology that can be used for space heating or space and water heating in "combi" applications.
Micro Combined Heat and Power Case Study
The Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Energy Efficiency Programs can work with you to save money on natural gas and electric bills with micro combined heat and power (mCHP).
Accelerating Decarbonization with Gas Heat Pumps
Gas heat pumps are an innovative technology that supports equitable decarbonization and grid reliability. They offer superior energy efficiency (over 100%), leading to lower energy bills and significant greenhouse gas reductions. Gas heat pumps also perform well in cold climates and are compatible with existing building infrastructure.
Optimizing Efficiency in Residential Heating Applications
Cold climate performance evaluation of residential heating systems including electric and gas heat pumps. Findings indicate that energy savings, costs, and greenhouse gas reductions can be at odds. In Illinois, gas heat pumps are the most efficient, lowest operating cost, and lowest emission option.
Seasonal Space Heating Opportunities and Challenges
This report was prepared to inform policy discussions on future pathways for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from residential space heating. Key findings indicate that switching from gas to electric heating in Illinois can lead to higher annual energy bills and increase greenhouse gas emissions.
Evaluation of Hybrid Air-to-Water Heating Systems
The purpose of this project was to evaluate the performance of hybrid air-to-water heat pump/gas boiler systems for residential space and water heating in cold climates. Results suggest that further optimization of set points and control strategies can further optimize energy efficiency and cost savings for this promising configuration.
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