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All you need to know about heat pumps, home electrification, and Zero Homes.

Is your furnace failing? Learn the 6 key signs it's time to replace your furnace, including rising energy bills and frequent repairs, to plan your next steps.
Discover if a ductless mini split is right for your home. Learn about Mitsubishi vs. Daikin systems, costs, sizing, and whether a mini split AC is really worth it.
Comparing gas vs heat pump electric vs standard electric water heaters? Learn the pros, cons, and costs of tank, tankless, and heat pump systems to choose the right option for your home.
Comparing AC vs heat pump for cooling your home? Learn the pros and cons of mini split ACs, central air conditioning, and ductless heat pumps—plus how hybrid systems with a heat pump coil can boost efficiency in cold climates like Colorado and Minnesota.
Looking to take advantage of Denver heat pump rebates? In 2025, Xcel Energy tripled its rebate amounts — we’ve seen an average savings of $8,000 per system. Combined with state and federal tax credits, homeowners can save up to 50% on upfront costs. But funding is limited and expected to run out by the end of summer. Learn how to qualify, what systems meet requirements, and why acting now is key.
Zero Homes has been selected as a 2025 recipient of Exelon’s Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i), recognizing its innovative, tech-driven approach to whole-home electrification. The collaboration will focus on delivering affordable, clean energy upgrades to households that need them most. By integrating its digital-first platform with utility operations, Zero Homes aims to accelerate decarbonization, lower energy bills, and improve indoor air quality for millions of Americans.
Ducted heat pumps, mini splits, multi splits, and ductless heat pumps each offer flexible, energy-efficient solutions for home heating and cooling. Whether you're upgrading an older HVAC system or adding comfort to a new space, understanding the different pump designs can help you choose the right system for whole-home or zoned comfort.
Heat pumps have been around for a long time, providing energy-efficient heating and cooling to homes across the country — but how do they work? Learn that and more in this updated 2025 Heat Pump 101 Guide.
Zero Homes reflects on its 2024 milestones, including DOE validation and Manual J certification for its platform, expanded utility partnerships, community impact, and team growth.
Zero Homes earned ACCA’s Powered by Manual J® approval—making its digital platform the first fully remote system to deliver compliant HVAC sizing, savings modeling, and retrofit planning.
Canary Media features Zero Homes for its app‑based approach enabling homeowners to get heat pump, induction, and EV charger quotes via smartphone—no home visit required.
Zero Homes took top honors in the Triple Decker Innovation Competition, validating the usability and impact of its residential electrification design platform broadly.
Zero Homes initiates its MassCEC Decarbonization Pathways Pilot to test its digital platform for streamlined whole‑home electrification design and implementation in Massachusetts.
Zero Homes was selected among 99 applicants to pilot low‑carbon, healthy retrofit solutions in partnership with Saint‑Gobain and MassCEC via its electrification platform.
Competing among 180+ startups at EarthX in Dallas, Zero Homes earned second place for its innovative residential electrification platform pitched to over 2,600 attendees.
Zero Homes secures a MassCEC Catalyst grant to accelerate development of its automated electrification planning platform streamlining retrofit design and quoting for Massachusetts homeowners.
Zero Homes’ founder and CEO, Grant Gunnison, is selected for NREL’s inaugural West Gate cohort, gaining mentorship, technical support, and funding to accelerate the company’s home electrification platform.
Zero Homes teams with Tri‑State to deliver virtual energy assessments, retrofit plans, and rebate coordination for home electrification across rural Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
Zero Homes partners with the city of Los Altos Hills to decarbonize roughly 3,000 homes by 2030 via virtual assessments and all‑electric system upgrades tailored to accelerate climate action goals.