CUT HEATING-COOLING COSTS AND ATMOSPHERIC CARBON- ADAM BARKER-HOYT

ENVISION THIS: A technology that heats and cools homes, increases comfort, saves money, and benefits the environment all in one.

Our guest, Adam Barker­Hoyt of Maine Alternative Comfort, sees the efficiency and savings offered by mini­split heat pump technology as something that can substantively benefit people, the environment and the economy.  He and his team use their 40 years of combined experience in fields of energy, math, and science to educate customers, and training sub­contractors to install the mini­split heat pumps.

Maine Alternative Comfort has installed 700 heat pumps in Maine homes, including that of the energy guru, Dick Hill, Professor Emeritus of the mechanical engineering department, and the governor’s mansion.  Heat pumps are easy to install, easy to operate and save on energy costs. Adam says, “A typical homeowner in Maine spends roughly $3,000 per year in oil, kerosene, propane, or electric heat.  But, a simple retrofit can cut these costs in half! With a savings of $1,500 per year and an initial cost of $3,000, Fujitsu mini­split heat pumps pay themselves off in 2 years...  resulting in thousands of dollars of savings, increased energy security, and a greener environment.”

The best part is they can be installed in just a couple of hours and operated at the push of a button.