Split HPWHs, where the heat pump and hot water storage tank are separated, are having a moment. Long the leading HPWH form factor in Asia, there have been limited product options available in the US until recently. Now, many new products and designs are coming to market. Join us for an in-person and live streamed overview of split HPWHs where we’ll answer your questions on unit types and installations. The second part of this live split HPWH training session will feature different manufacturers bringing split HPWHs to market. Hear from manufacturers directly on their products and have your questions answered.

Learning Objectives:
Relate a basic understanding of what Split HPWHs are and how they work
Recognize the different unit types Split HPHWs
Compare the different types and their primary applications
Recognize the brands and models that are on or are coming on the market

Subject Matter Experts:
Brian Stewart – Brian co-founded Electrify Now to help energy consumers and homeowners learn about the benefits of electrification. He has over 40 years of experience in product design, engineering, manufacturing and sustainability and held many leadership roles at Nike Inc. including Vice President of Sustainable Innovation.

Joe Wachunas – In addition to his work for Electrify Now, Joe is a Program Manager for the New Buildings Institute, managing the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. He is a frequent contributor to CleanTechnica writing articles about topics relating to electrification and clean energy. Joe and his family use their own home to experiment and learn about all electric solutions, solar power and EVs.

Anthony Achermann, CEO, Excaliber Water Heaters – Anthony has been a plumbing contractor for over 10 years. He owns two successful companies in the Bay Area which have installed over 1,000 HPWHs along with tens of thousands of gas tanks and gas tankless water heater heaters. He has learned a lot over the many years of installations and considers his installers to be experts when it comes to best practices for all types of water heating, both residential and commercial.