If you missed this session, you can watch it here, any time, on your time! https://youtu.be/EISkqGsCtDQ Based on the survey results, it seems that people have learned quite a bit about the regional differences in fuel usage and heating systems. Many were surprised by the reliance on fuel oil in the Northeast and the prevalence of gas for space and water heating. People also discovered varying levels of electrification across different regions and are eager to understand more about the adoption of heat pump systems. It seems there is a lot of interest in understanding the changing trends, new technologies, and policy incentives for heat pumps, as well as the performance of heat pumps in different climates. Many individuals expressed a desire for more detailed information on HVAC equipment usage and the electrification of buildings. It appears that the survey has sparked a keen interest in understanding the distribution of different types of heating systems across the US and the factors influencing the uptake of heat pumps. Event Details Do you want to take a data-driven approach to improving our housing stock? In this session, the speakers will distill insights from the Atlas Buildings Hub tool to provide key takeaways on the state of the electric HVAC environment in the United States. Using clear data visuals, this presentation will seek to answer the following questions based on an analysis of the most recent EIA RECS and CBECS survey data: 1. How many all-electric buildings are there in the United States? Where are they concentrated? 2. What US regions have the largest share of electric heat pumps per capita? Which region is the most reliant on fossil fuels for primary space heating? Which fuels? 3. How many households use electricity for cooking and water heating? Where are people most reliant on gas/fossil fuels for those end uses? 4. Which regions are most reliant on fuel oil and propane for primary space heating? What regions are the most electrified in terms of household HVAC? What has been the change nationally and per region? 5. # Of electrified households, what share of them are equipped with modern heat pumps? What does the electric building stock look like in terms of equipment? Continuing Education Units (CEUS) submitted 1 hour in* Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Submitted for American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW) Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP) Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Materials American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD) State Architect / Builder License may be applicable Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) Stephen Naimoli is a Policy Analyst at Atlas Public Policy where he manages the Buildings Hub and contributes to original research and policy analysis on building and transportation electrification. Before joining Atlas, Stephen was an associate at the World Resources Institute, where he led the development of the buildings, cities, power, and transportation systems for the Systems Change Lab tracking platform. In his career, he has also conducted research and analysis on climate and energy issues for the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the International Council on Clean Transportation. Stephen holds a Master of Public Policy from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance from the University of Texas-Austin. Kat Shok is a Policy Associate at Atlas Public Policy supporting the Water Portal and Buildings Hub. Before joining Atlas, Kat worked in journalism as a reporter for The Daily Californian and NPR’s San Francisco station, KQED. Previously, Kat spearheaded climate communications for the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce and was a research assistant for projects about water usage in the Bay Area. Kat holds Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics & Policy and Society & Environment with a minor in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley Lessons learned: Understand the current status and trends of electric building stock in the United States for potential impacts on public health and well-being. Analyze the regional breakdown of the US heating fuel mix to ensure safety and sustainable energy use. Introduce the national distribution of electric heat pumps to promote welfare and environmental sustainability. Articulate the household use of fossil fuels, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest, to address safety concerns and promote cleaner energy alternatives.