03.4 / Work ExampleHeat Pumps

FRESCo is a leading firm in the research and advancement of heat pump technologies.  A small sample of our recent work includes: 

Heat Pump Contractor Training

• Co-development of the Condo & Apartment In-Suite Heat Pump Installation Interim Guidelines for BC Hydro and the Province of BC. The interim guidelines are designed to inform contractors of program installation requirements and best practices, while more fulsome guidelines are developed in 2026. 

• BC Air Source Heat Pump Installation Practices Study to assess ASHP installation practices in BC, estimate the impact on heat pump performance and recommend best practices to improve installation quality within the province. 

• Development of training materials, training and Installation Quality Guidelines for the first phase of the Heat Pump Program Registered Contractor initiative. 

Window Mounted Heat Pumps Studies and Pilot Project

• Window Mounted Heat Pumps are an innovative new technology that offers potential to improve building efficiency and introduce cooling, for tenant comfort and life safety, to apartments.   The FRESCo Costing Analysis for Window Mounted Heat Pumps (WMHP) report assesses market potential, building compatibility, cost ranges and scaling opportunities for this technology. 

• The Window-Mounted Heat Pump Pilot aims to test and validate the feasibility, performance, and cost-effectiveness of window-mounted heat pumps in British Columbia’s multi-unit residential buildings, with potential expansion to single-family homes. Over a 12-month timeline, the project will install units, measure energy savings and resident satisfaction, and produce case studies and a roadmap for scaling adoption. Funding from BC Hydro, B2E, and municipal partners supports equipment procurement, installation, metering, and reporting to de-risk investment and accelerate adoption of this innovative technology.