Charlie Hazel has installed about 120 electric heat pumps in Wrangell homes over the past 11 years - including this one at his house.
Heat pumps, which can be a cost- and energy-efficient upgrade from traditional heating systems, are growing in popularity in Southeast Alaska - especially in Wrangell.
Charlie Hazel, one of two licensed contractors who installs the units in Wrangell, said when he moved to town in 2013, 60% of homes used electric boilers for heat. In the past 11 years, Hazel has installed around 120 electric heat pumps. For context, Wrangell has just over 1,000 residential properties.
While most models cannot efficiently heat a home when it is colder than minus 5 degrees outside - a handicap for Interior commun...
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