At the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Eric Aune highlights emerging HVAC equipment and focuses on a new hybrid heat pump water heater that combines electric heat pump technology with a high-efficiency gas condensing burner. He explains how the dual-fuel design allows contractors to switch between electric-only and gas operation, offering flexibility for retrofit applications and homes with limited electrical capacity. The unit’s stainless steel tank, compact footprint, and 120-volt heat pump aim to simplify installation while meeting evolving energy regulations that are pushing the market toward heat pump water heaters. Aune frames the product within broader industry shifts toward electrification, efficiency standards, and practical performance in real-world mechanical rooms.

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