CHICAGO – Gigawatt announces today the exclusive Michigan and Illinois distribution rights to Ephoca’s through-wall heat pumps. Ephoca's all-in-one (AIO) through-wall heat pumps are changing the game of energy-efficient heating and cooling by drastically simplifying the installation process and offering a sleek alternative to standard mini-splits. The innovative technology has no outdoor compressor or refrigerant line sets. Ephoca solves the challenge of retrofitting buildings without balconies and opens doors for decarbonizing multifamily apartment units across America.

DETROIT – Gigawatt announces today the successful completion of a landmark heat pump retrofit project at 1800 W Bethune St., a historic 99-year-old building deeply rooted in Detroit's historic manufacturing heritage. The developer, Design Build Detroit, utilized Ephoca to solve the challenge of retrofitting buildings without balconies and opens doors for decarbonizing approximately 50,000 multifamily apartment units across Detroit.

Discover the ideal hot water tank size for your multifamily building. This article offers expert insights to help you calculate hot water demand and select the perfect capacity, ensuring comfort and efficiency for your residents. Finding the right hot water tank size for your multifamily property is critical for meeting demand, energy efficiency, system longevity, space utilization, and safety regulations.

Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heaters or instantaneous water heaters, are innovative appliances designed to provide hot water as needed WITHOUT the use of a storage tank. Unlike traditional water heaters, which continuously heat and store water in a large tank, tankless water heaters heat water only when there is a demand for it, such as when a faucet is turned on or an appliance requiring hot water is activated.

Water heaters are indispensable appliances in multifamily buildings, ensuring a consistent hot water supply for various domestic needs. The choice of water heater type profoundly impacts efficiency, utility costs, and resident satisfaction. This article delves into the nuances of different water heater options to empower building owners with the knowledge to make informed decisions.

Discover the principles behind water heaters, their components, and energy efficiency. Learn how Gigawatt’s products can help multifamily buildings decarbonize and save.

In an era where sustainability is paramount, energy-efficient water heating solutions are gaining traction. These innovations not only reduce utility costs but also minimize environmental impact, making them an attractive choice for multifamily buildings.

At the heart of every water heater lies a complex system designed to heat and distribute water efficiently.

Ephoca Heat Pumps offer two distinct types: the Ephoca 2.0 Horizontal for situations with limited vertical clearance and the Ephoca 2.0 Vertical for those with the flexibility for a vertical installation. These options ensure that Ephoca can meet a wide range of spatial constraints and heating and cooling requirements, providing efficient and effective climate control solutions for various settings and spaces. Ephoca offers two primary types of heat pumps:

The 83-unit, 4½-story building, 1800 W. Bethune St., is set to reopen Feb. 1 as the Bethune Lofts with asking rents on the lower end of what is typically found in newly built or rehabbed buildings in the city. The building also features unique and energy-saving heat pumps for heating and cooling in its apartments that are more commonly found in Europe, although starting to catch on in North America.

In 2004, Ephoca was born by a visionary creator named, Oreste Bottaro, who has many patented innovations in residential air conditioning under his name. In 2012, the company decided to invest in Italy and abroad to expand its services. Today, Ephoca products are available in 30 countries on five continents and are synonymous with innovation and the highest quality.

Gigawatt announces today the exclusive Michigan and Illinois distribution rights to Ephoca’s through-wall heat pumps, the US subsidiary of Italian brand Innova. Ephoca's all-in-one (AIO) through-wall heat pumps are changing the game of energy-efficient heating and cooling by drastically simplifying the installation process and offering a sleek alternative to standard mini-splits.

Gigawatt announces today the successful completion of a landmark heat pump retrofit project at 1800 W Bethune St., a historic 99-year-old building deeply rooted in Detroit’s historic manufacturing heritage.

Heat pumps have emerged as a promising heating and cooling technology in achieving a cleaner and greener future for our coming generations. But are heat pumps worth the investment in 2023? In this comprehensive article, we'll explore the history, science, types, advantages, drawbacks, and financial aspects of heat pumps to help you make an informed decision about whether to invest in heat pumps for your multifamily buildings.

Heat pumps have gained immense importance in the green revolution within the construction and housing industry. They stand out as a remarkable solution for multifamily buildings’ heating and cooling needs, due to their exceptional energy efficiency and cost savings for both the owners and the tenants.

Educating your residents about the benefits of heat pumps requires a well-thought-out strategy.

As a residential building owner, one of the biggest challenges you may face is which heating and cooling system is best for your budget and the comfort of your tenants. Let’s explore the differences between a heat pump and an air conditioner, using insights such as Energy Efficiency Rating, to help you choose the best option for your multifamily building.

As a multifamily building owner, choosing the right heating and cooling system is crucial for ensuring comfortable living conditions for your tenants, saving on electricity bills, and making the best decision for your asset in the long run. With so many options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is right for your property. Two of the most popular options for heating your buildings are heat pumps and furnaces. In this article, we will compare both systems to help you make an informed decision.

Just like we’ve utilized SEER Rating to measure the cooling efficiency of Heat Pumps and other devices, we look at HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) to see how efficiently our Heat pumps are functioning in cold climates. Read more on how to keep your Heat Pump effective in the Winter months.

The added rebates and federal tax credit benefits on Heat Pumps and their installation, help in offsetting the initial costs. You can bring down the initial cost of retrofitting your multifamily buildings by utilizing these rebates and reap the benefits of low energy bills for years to come. In the long run, you will enjoy an increased CAP rate and occupancy rate by tenants.

Residents of the US will be given credits to live sustainability. For example, one can receive up to $7500 to buy electrical vehicles to replace their gas vehicles or $8000 to replace fossil fuel heating and cooling systems with heat pumps.

There is a myth that green buildings cost more than those running on traditional HVAC systems. Learn about the many benefits and potential savings of green buildings and heat pumps.

Thinking about installing a heat pump system in your residential building? Heat pumps are an excellent and proven technology.