Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way

Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.

By: Roxana Shafiee, Harvard University; Harvard Kennedy School, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 1,299

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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By Roxana Shafiee, Harvard University; Harvard Kennedy School

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions associated with heating buildings, and many states have set aggressive targets to increase their use in the coming decades. But while heat pumps are often cheaper choices for new buildings, getting homeowners to install them in existing homes isn’t so easy.

Current energy prices, including the rising cost of electricity, mean that homeowners may experience higher heating …

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