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.

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.

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.