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The Heat Pump Podcast

Amply
Heat Pumps
Manual J
Electrification
Building Science
Manual S
Jetson
The Heat Pump Store
Zero Homes
Air-To-Water Heat Pumps
Harvest Thermal
Electrify My Home
Inverter Technology
Utility Programs / Rebates
Load Calculation
Private Equity
Energy Efficiency
Greensavers
Mitsubishi Electric
Jetson Air
Jetson Care

The Heat Pump Podcast discusses all things related to heat pumps. We cover: HVAC entrepreneurship, business operations, technology innovations, building science, how policy impacts both contractors and homeowners, and more.

Our goal is to ensure that the transition to heat pumps for heating and cooling is a win for everyone – homeowners, contractors, and the planet – by sharing insights, learning... more

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🎓Join Eric Fitz's latest training: How to Design a Heat Pump System That Will Not Come Back to Haunt You

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Dr. Jane Melia
Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Harvest Thermal
Harvest Thermal
Episode: #58 A Truly Differentiated Heat Pump — with Dr. Jane Melia of Harvest Thermal
Kit Wu
Founder of Laminar Collective
Laminar Collective, Manatee Energy
Episode: #57 An Outsider's Unsparing Look at Heat Pump Pricing — with Kit Wu and Hannan Rhodes
Hannan Rhodes
Co-founder of Laminar Collective and Manatee Energy
Laminar Collective, Manatee Energy
Episode: #57 An Outsider's Unsparing Look at Heat Pump Pricing — with Kit Wu and Hannan Rhodes
Wes Davis
Acca's Director of Technical Services
ACCA, Acca QI
Episode: #56 What Heat Pump Commissioning Actually Looks Like — and Where It Gets Hard, with Wes Davis and Brian Feenie
Brian Feenie
President of Shift Logic; CEO of Acca QI; leads Business Development for Measure Quick
Shift Logic, Acca QI, Measure Quick
Episode: #56 What Heat Pump Commissioning Actually Looks Like — and Where It Gets Hard, with Wes Davis and Brian Feenie
Stephen Lake
CEO and co-founder of Jetson
Jetson
Episode: #55 A Shot Across the Bow of the Entire HVAC Supply Chain — Stephen Lake of Jetson
Sarah Moscatello
Owner and CEO of The Heat Pump Store
The Heat Pump Store
Episode: #54 Everyone Said It Would Fail - Lessons from Heat Pump Pioneer Sarah Moscatello
Chris Morin
Marine Corps veteran, ACCA system design instructor, and HVAC industry educator
HVAC Pro Blog; ACCA; Mitsubishi Electric
Episode: #52 Behind Enemy Lines: Why Chris Morin Trains Building Inspectors (and What It Means for Your Business)
Scott Libby
Owner of Royal River Heat Pumps, Maine-based contractor
Royal River Heat Pumps
Episode: #51 You Be the Biggest. I'll Be the Best. Scott Libby's Blueprint for a Heat Pump Business Worth Building.

Hosts

Ed Smith
Host of The Heat Pump Podcast; co-founder of Amply Energy
Eric Fitz
Co-host and co-founder; onboarded hundreds of contractors onto the Manual J software platform

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • The acquired of HVAC

    Love this podcast. It’s smart and insightful and they go deep on topics that often get overlooked. It’s always worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heatpumpbymarriage
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insightful content

    Right in the middle of the action of successful HVAC heat pump businesses. Thank you Ed and Eric!

    Audible
    5
    Shawn
    United States5 months ago
  • Right in the middle of the action of successful HVAC heat pump businesses. Thank you Ed and Eric!

    Audible
    5
    Shawn
    United States5 months ago
  • This is a fantastic show if you are in the industry or want to get into it. I’ve been geeking out on heat pumps for years and this show is a quick way to learn a lot. Enjoy.

    Audible
    5
    Christa
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast - full of lots is amazing information

    This is a fantastic show if you are in the industry or want to get into it. I’ve been geeking out on heat pumps for years and this show is a quick way to learn a lot. Enjoy.

    Audible
    5
    Christa
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners would like more homeowner-focused episodes to balance contractor-centric content.
Audience appreciates the depth on technical topics like load calculations and commissioning workflows.
Quality guests who bring real-world case studies and process-oriented advice are a major draw.
Listeners value the practical, experience-based insights from practitioners in the field.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#58 A Truly Differentiated Heat Pump — with Dr. Jane Melia of Harvest Thermal
Q: Jane, can you tell us about your background and what led you to build Harvest Thermal?
I'm a civil engineer with a fluid mechanics PhD who moved from corporate energy work to startups in the energy space. My co-founder husband and I wanted a clean, affordable heat pump solution after recognizing the grid and bill challenges, so we formed Harvest Thermal to decouple heat delivery from generation and storage, using a thermal battery approach.
The Future of Heat Pumps (Hint: It's Air-to-Water) - A Conversation with Ross Trethewey
Q: Are you mostly doing new construction for residential or retrofits?
It's about 50-50 between new construction and major renovations; retrofits require careful envelope improvements and sometimes hybrid approaches with boilers and hot water coils.
#39 Low Overhead and Infinite Scalability: Mike Townsend's Blueprint for the Next Generation of Heat Pump Contractors
Q: How are you tackling the design process for your team out in the field to ensure the homeowner gets the best possible system?
We use Ampley as the front end of our sales process, perform a full home scan with the iPad to determine BTU and ductwork needs, then present a single high-efficiency option with clear rationale and supported measurements to the homeowner, ensuring accuracy and predictable outcomes.
#36 Design, Diligence, and Differentiation: Lessons from Shawn LeMons
Q: How does the sales and design process feel different for homeowners?
The team emphasizes on-site assessments, 3D scanning, careful input of load calculations, and a balanced, data-informed approach to design that respects the variability of real homes.
#41 The "Uber of Heat Pumps" — DR Richardson on Building Elephant Energy
Q: How does the business model generate value and profit?
Elephant acts like Uber for electrification: homeowners pay, Elephant pays contractors and suppliers, with a remaining margin; rebates are financed and rebates/incentives managed, and bulk procurement lowers equipment costs for consumers.

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The show centers on heat pump adoption, installation quality, and the evolving business models around residential electrification. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into load calculations (Manual J), commissioning workflows, and the tension between price and performance. Guests range from contractors and educators to startup founders and utility-aligned players, all exploring practical ways to improve installation quality, homeowner outcomes, and contractor profitability. A notable throughline is the push toward standardized practices, data-driven sizing, and education-led growth, often framed by real-world business case studies and market-shaping trends. The format frequently pairs technical detail with actionable playbooks for ma... more

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Recent guests on The Heat Pump Podcast include:

1. Dr. Jane Melia
2. Kit Wu
3. Hannan Rhodes
4. Wes Davis
5. Brian Feenie
6. Stephen Lake
7. Sarah Moscatello
8. Chris Morin

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