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Kevin J. Kircher @kevinjkircher.com · 10/08/2026
You guys! Check out this awesome story by @chrisbaraniuk.com on how @shreyassudhakar.com's company Vayu, as well as community groups, are helping households get together and buy heat pumps in bulk at 15-30% discounts. A great way to add air conditioning while reducing fossil gas use for heating!
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A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk
The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 10/08/2026
mfw i wake up on the front page of @wired.com Had a great time chatting with @chrisbaraniuk.com about the California Heat Pump Group Buy! We're knee deep in summer group buy installations and excited to keep the momentum going into our winter cohort! check it out! www.wired.com/story/califo...
The front page of Wired for August 10, 2026. There is an article titled "A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk" that features OP. This is the relevant article https://www.wired.com/story/california-group-buy-bringing-down-heat-pump-costs/
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WIRED @wired.com · 10/08/2026
The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen. www.wired.com/story/califo...
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A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk
The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 08/06/2026
Had a great time chatting with @alisontakemura.bsky.social at @canarymedia.com about our experience running the @heatpumped.org x @vayu.pro & @volthub.bsky.social California Heat Pump Group Buy! And some exciting news - we've just relaunched the program! heatpumpgroupbuy.com 🧵
Want a deal on a heat pump? Team up with your neighbors.
Bulk buying is a tried-and-true way to get discounts on rooftop solar. Now programs aimed at heat pumps are popping up too, helping people save thousands of dollars.

By Alison F. Takemura
8 June 2026

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/heat-pumps/heat-pump-deal-neighbors
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Vania @dawookie.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
SUBSCRIBE for the infectious enthusiasm. STAY for the tasty expertise. PUSH for the planet. #BetterDems
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Jeff Seidman (he/him) @jeffsseidman.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
@shreyassudhakar.com is a former rocket engineer, who has now spent years thinking and learning about heat pumps. Learn from him! Whether you're a heat pump-curious homeowner or a professional or policy-maker working in this space, his newsletter @heatpumped.org will make you smarter.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 27/11/2025
I would love to be thankful for the 1,000 subscribers of @heatpumped.org today... But we're not quite there yet! Can you help me make it happen? Subscribe here: buff.ly/kJGBnMJ
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 25/10/2025
Hacker News loves heat pumps! Maybe this will be #1 soon? (Here is the @heatpumped.org article that is trending: www.heatpumped.org/p/harnessing...)
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 07/10/2025
Would you rather take a gentle warm shower, or dump a bucket of hot water on your head? Reason 91234012 to get a heat pump! www.youtube.com/shorts/ZrNNr...
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A warm shower, or a bucket of hot water dumped on your head?
YouTube video by Heat Pumped
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Heat Pumped @heatpumped.org · 30/09/2025
Minnesota is Heat Pumped!!
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 25/09/2025
Would you be interested in an online heat pump class for homeowners? There's so much jargon and conflicting information in the HVAC industry - it's hard to separate fact from fiction. A structured course with easy-to-watch videos might help. What do you think? www.heatpumped.org/c/online-class
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Heat Pumped
This course gives you all of the knowledge you need to feel confident in choosing a heat pump and contractor for your home.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 25/09/2025
LA folks! Get Heat Pumped! Between @volthub.bsky.social's heat pump water heater group buy and @heatpumped.org's heat pump HVAC group buy (www.heatpumped.org/c/groupbuy), now's the time to get that heat pump you've been thinking about for a while!
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Heat Pumped
We're organizing a heat pump group buy in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco homeowners can get a new system with fair transparent pricing.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 19/09/2025
"People will pick one skillset that they're best at and think that can carry the business. And we're all guilty of it. Everyone's a hammer in their own way." 🧵 🔌💡
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Heat Pumped @heatpumped.org · 14/07/2025
Team up with your friends and neighbors, get a quality heat pump installation for less money! We're organizing a heat pump group buy in the SF Bay Area and Los Angeles. Check out the link!
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 27/06/2025
Anyway, curious if you knew more about this! For other folks interested in these dynamics, check out these articles: In @heatpumped.org: www.heatpumped.org/p/web-confus... In @heatpump.review: heatpump.review/obfuscation-... CC our resident Carrier Infinity fan @energysmartwv.bsky.social
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A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
White labeling and partnerships in the HVAC industry mean the name on the sticker might not be the factory that made your equipment
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 27/06/2025
PS: if you read this and want more, this is a great place to keep going down the rabbit hole: www.heatpumped.org/p/heat-pumps...
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Heat Pumps 101
Everything you need to know about how heat pumps work and how they can be used in your home
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 27/06/2025
This is a fantastic writeup about the heat pump landscape. Joseph doesn’t have a formal HVAC background. He learned by asking lots of questions to the smartest people solving these problems. And you can too! Anyone can help deploy heat pumps. Must read: climatedrift.substack.com/p/whats-stop...
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What's stopping America from going all-in on heat pumps?
The tech works. The policy’s in place. So why are heat pumps still a hard sell?
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 25/06/2025
The most important decision you’ll make when getting a new heat pump installed is which contractor to work with. The brand matters much less, and in many cases you’ll find the exact same equipment with a different sticker on it. Really great video from Miss Mini Split.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 20/06/2025
Lucky #7! (Check out @heatpumped.org if you haven't already!)
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Stuart Hedges @stuarthedges.eurosky.social · 18/06/2025
I've only listened to the intro episode so far but what an amazing quote - "Heat pumps can work in every home, it's not a technical problem but a human problem." I'm definitely going to use that in future visit-a-heat-pump events. pca.st/episode/f9c8...
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Introducing the Heat Pumped Podcast
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 15/06/2025
@heatpumped.org is the #1 voice about heat pumps on Bluesky, according to ChatGPT! (Honestly shocked that we beat @techconnectify.bsky.social on the list)
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 13/06/2025
I chatted with Brendan Ballou, an expert in private equity and former federal prosecutor, on the latest episode of the Heat Pumped podcast. His book, Plunder, explores this topic in many industries, and we talk about what it means for HVAC. (2/2) Check it out: buff.ly/FlhxgnC
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 13/06/2025
Is the largest force in HVAC invisible? Private equity is transforming the industry. These firms are gobbling up contractors, distributors, software providers, and even equipment manufacturers. What do these dynamics mean for homeowners trying to install a heat pump? (1/2) buff.ly/FlhxgnC
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State of Change @stateofchange.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
"Private equity is rolling up small HVAC companies under big umbrella organizations. From the outside, it still looks like you're getting [heat pump' quotes from three different companies — but they might all be owned by the same firm." Important piece --> www.heatpumped.org/p/plunder-ho...
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Plunder: how Private Equity is reshaping HVAC
Uncover how private equity is transforming HVAC businesses, driving consolidation and changing industry dynamics in our revealing podcast interview with author Brendan Ballou.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 30/05/2025
Meet Alan! He replaced his gas furnace with a heat pump, saving money and eliminating the largest source of his home's CO2 emissions. Read all about his experience having a heat pump installed in the latest issue of @heatpumped.org‬! It's out today: buff.ly/ZvEC9YM
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 16/05/2025
“Your team is complaining about Mondays and my guy here is fighting for another chance at life” @claymccombe.bsky.social is passionate about career pathways for formerly incarcerated people. With the right support, they can be heat pump installers! Check it out: www.heatpumped.org/p/no-people-...
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 14/05/2025
"Heat pumps don't work in the cold" I hear variations of this argument all the time. And it drives me crazy! So I wanted to share a sneak peek into the heat pump design process we use at @vayu.pro. (1/X) 🔌💡🧪
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 08/05/2025
Here's your regular reminder that brand doesn't matter when it comes to most HVAC equipment. From what I can tell, this is the same heat pump equipment that has been sold under the Carrier, Bryant, Midea, Day & Night, Weathermaker, Payne and other brands. www.heatpumped.org/p/web-confus... (1/2)
Viessmann Climate Solutions US, the German manufacturer Carrier acquired in 2023 for over $13 billion, on Tuesday launched two new heat pump systems in the U.S. 

“These new products reflect our commitment to providing advanced, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions for contractors and homeowners,” said a company spokesperson.

Below - a picture of a heat pump
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Jeff Seidman (he/him) @jeffsseidman.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Smart and illuminating article from @shreyassudhakar.com, pointing to the tension between treating heat pumps as commodities (lower cost, easier installs) and sophisticated but proprietary controls that allow for higher efficiency.
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Are Heat Pumps a Commodity?
Two different bottles of ketchup serve the same purpose. Do two different heat pumps?
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 06/05/2025
Li-ion batteries are a commodity. Costs rapidly fell, enabling ubiquitous EVs. At the same time, HVAC equipment costs sharply rose. Prices doubled in 4 years between 2020 and 2024. For heat pumps to become ubiquitous, do they need to be a commodity? Read on: www.heatpumped.org/p/are-heat-p...
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Bob Mayo @bobmayo.com · 06/05/2025
This is an important article for anybody interested in how industry can make it easier to replace gas furnaces with heat pumps. In the article, @shreyassudhakar.com talks about obstacles to commoditization and what needs to change. www.heatpumped.org/p/are-heat-p...
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Are Heat Pumps a Commodity?
Two different bottles of ketchup serve the same purpose. Do two different heat pumps?
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 29/04/2025
Heat pumps are more comfortable because of ~how~ they deliver heating and cooling in your home. Would you rather take a long shower, or dump a bucket of hot water on your head? @energysmartwv.bsky.social explains this in detail on the latest episode of the Heat Pumped podcast: buff.ly/DnTXgXX
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Rewiring America @rewiringamerica.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Want to see what an ICON looks like? 👇
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 24/04/2025
I talk a lot about heat pumps generally, but this is the heat pump in my own house! It's awesome - finally comfortable bedrooms in the winter, and a cool house in the summer. Would love to see other folks showing off their own heat pumps! @rewiringamerica.bsky.social
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 21/04/2025
Someone recently unsubscribed to Heat Pumped. I'm so excited about it. Here's their message. Subscribers - please install heat pumps and unsubscribe! My goal is to have 0 subscribers. That's how we know that we're doing the right thing :)
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Harris Berton @harrisberton.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Great post on LinkedIn from @shreyassudhakar.com Anyone thinking through how to lower the cost of heat pumps needs to keep the business model in mind. This is not an equipment cost problem, and opportunities to leverage this structure like midstream programs exist. #heatpumps 🔌💡
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 19/04/2025
Do you agree with @energysmartwv.bsky.social? His take: maybe it's ok to install more furnaces... as long as they're not paired with a crippled 1-Way AC. It's a great listen - check it out and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: www.heatpumped.org/p/making-eve... #2WayAC 🔌💡🧪
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 18/04/2025
Ever wondered why $4,000 of heat pump equipment ends up costing $16,000 installed? Let's break down the math that many contractors follow. 🧵
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 15/04/2025
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than a gas furnace? As always: it depends. @twyspy.bsky.social does a great job unpacking the messy reality of California energy policy; especially how high electricity prices are slowing down building electrification. 🔌💡 🧵 (1/X)
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Do Heat Pumps Save You Money? In California, It Depends on Your Electric Utility - Inside Climate News
Sky-high electricity rates may be getting in the way of California’s building decarbonization goals.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 04/04/2025
Excited for the latest addition to my HVAC book collection: Feel-Good Homes! @drewtozer.bsky.social simplifies complex topics so the average homeowner can digest them. He writes about the business of installing heat pumps in today's issue of @heatpumped.org - check it out here: buff.ly/bkcuuKo
"Feel-Good Homes" by Drew Tozer on top of a stack of books about HVAC.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 21/03/2025
Introducing the @heatpumped.org podcast! We'll share ideas from the smartest people working on heat pumps. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hea... And don't forget to subscribe - we'll be hearing more from @energysmartwv.bsky.social soon...
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 07/03/2025
"It's like a super-efficient electric train traveling from point A to point B, but then reverting to coal and steam for the return journey" Had a great time on the BetaTalk podcast with @betatalk.bsky.social comparing US and UK heat pump markets! We have a lot to learn from each other. #2WayAC 🔌💡
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 03/03/2025
As of January 1st, 2025, the EPA has banned the manufacture and import of R-410A based heat pump equipment - the refrigerant that's been the industry standard for decades. This transition is great for the environment! (1/X) ⬇️
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 18/02/2025
500 subscribers! If you're not pumped about heat pumps yet, now's your chance. Every few weeks, I do a deep dive into technology, policy, and the boots on the ground getting heat pumps installed in American homes. Want to join the party? You could be lucky reader 501: www.heatpumped.org/subscribe
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 09/02/2025
In the latest issue of Heat Pumped, we answer this question with a lot of nerdy data! Turns out, there is a lot more nuance to these numbers and just comparing heat pump shipments with furnaces isn’t telling the full story. We still have a long way to go. www.heatpumped.org/p/mission-ac...
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Mission Accomplished? Heat pump adoption has a long way to go
Recent celebration comparing shipments of heat pumps and gas furnaces might be premature. What equipment do people actually use to heat their homes?
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Hacker News Top 100 Bot (Unofficial) @hn100.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
I got a heat pump and my energy bill went up Discussion
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 29/01/2025
Here are 10 different electricity rate plans that I could be on, and my annual savings by switching to a heat pump from my old gas furnace on each plan.🧵
My electric bill savings by switching from a furnace to a heat pump on different PG&E electricity rate plans.
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Shreyas Sudhakar @shreyassudhakar.com · 20/01/2025
Thinking of getting a heat pump so you can save money on your utility bills? You should read this first. www.heatpumped.org/p/i-got-a-he...
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I got a heat pump, and my energy bill went up!
Heat pumps save energy, but does that mean that they save money? It’s important to understand the differences in cost between electricity and gas.
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