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Joseph Wachunas

Joseph Wachunas

Joseph Wachunas is a program manager for the New Buildings Institute, managing the institute’s Advanced Water Heating Initiative. He also delivers education on electrification topics through the volunteer organization Electrify Now. Wachunas and his family use their own home to experiment and learn about all electric solutions, solar power and EVs.

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Green Trends

Heat Pump Water Heaters: Tons of Great Tech, but Policy Headwinds

Despite policy setbacks, rapid innovation, new manufacturers and expanding incentives made 2025 a breakout year for heat pump water heaters.
July 22, 2026
Joseph Wachunas

In just two months, the Advanced Water Initiative will be holding its next Heat Pump Water Heater, Oct. 26-29. We’ll also be releasing our annual State of the Heat Pump Water Heater Market so I thought it might be a good time to show why 2025 was a good year for heat pump water heaters.


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4 Takeaways from the Nation’s Biggest Heat Pump Expo

Manufacturers are rapidly expanding product options to meet rising demand for affordable, low carbon heating technologies.
May 4, 2026
Joseph Wachunas

Explore the latest innovations in heat pump water heaters and air-to-water technology as manufacturers expand product lines to meet the surging demand for affordable, low-carbon heating solutions.


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Top Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates Available Nationally

While federal incentives for heat pump water heaters end Dec. 31, there are still plenty of state and utility plans.
November 3, 2025
Joseph Wachunas and Vidhisha Moopnar

Heat pump water heaters can save families about $500 a year on energy bills, and with rebates of up to $3,000 nationwide, plus a federal tax credit of up to $2,000, there’s never been a better time to make the switch before incentives expire.


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Electric Water Heater Sales Set New Record in 2024 While Gas Sales Decline

Electrification movement seems to be influencing the water heating market.
May 1, 2025
Joseph Wachunas

My heat pump water heater tour across America took me to a number of stops to those at the vanguard of carbon-cutting ways to heat water.


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Heat Pump Water Heaters Projected to Become Dominant Water Heater by End of the Decade

Changes to policies and appliance standards are projected to help sales to increase by the end of the decade.
March 3, 2025
Joseph Wachunas
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My Heat Pump Water Heater Tour Across America

Travels took me to a number of stops to those at the vanguard of carbon-cutting ways to heat water.
January 6, 2025
Joseph Wachunas

My heat pump water heater tour across America took me to a number of stops to those at the vanguard of carbon-cutting ways to heat water.


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Air Quality Becomes Major Factor In Cutting Carbon

State regulations to cut nitrogen oxide start to set zero-emissions standards that phase out fossil-fueled plumbing and heating products.
October 2, 2024
Joseph Wachunas

State regulations to cut NOx poised to phase out fossil-fueled plumbing and heating products.


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Americans Burn 50% Less Fossil Fuel in Their Homes Than They Did 50 Years Ago

While the ‘Electrify Everything’ trend may be relatively new, many homeowners have been steadily electrifying for decades.
August 5, 2024
Joseph Wachunas

While the ‘electrify everything’ trend may be relatively new, many homeowners have been steadily electrifying their energy sources for more than five decades.


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