Heat Pump Water Heater Week 2026: What Facility Managers Need to Know

10/26/2026

Facility managers can learn about emerging water-heating technologies during Heat Pump Water Heater Week on Oct. 26-29. 

Organized by the Advanced Water Heating Initiative, the four-day event will feature virtual and in-person sessions exploring heat pump water heaters (HPWHs), including commercial applications, financing strategies, new products and installation considerations. The program includes over 10 sessions and dozens of speakers from across the industry. 

HPWHs offer an opportunity to evaluate energy-efficient alternatives to conventional electric resistance and fossil fuel-fired water heating systems. Because domestic hot water is an important energy use in many commercial buildings, upgrading these systems can support energy-reduction goals while helping organizations advance electrification and sustainability initiatives. 

However, selecting and implementing HPWHs requires careful consideration of building conditions, equipment costs, available space and hot-water demand. Facility managers can use the event to better understand these factors and identify potential opportunities for their properties. 

The webcast schedule for the week is below. All times are for Eastern time zone. 

Monday, Oct. 26 — Commercial Day 

• 1 p.m. — Packaged Central Heat Pump Water Heaters 
• 2 p.m. — HPWH Financing  
• 3 p.m. — Commercial HPWH Roundtable: New Products 

Tuesday, Oct. 27 — Residential Day 

• 12 p.m. — Split HPWHs 101 with Manufacturer Demonstrations  
• 2 p.m. — 120V + Flexible Storage  
• 3 p.m. — Residential Manufacturers Roundtable: New Products + Innovations  

Wednesday, Oct. 28 

• 11 a.m. — HPWH Training, presented by Ariston  
• 12 p.m. — DIY HPWHs  
• 1 p.m. — Equity-Focused HPWH Programs  
• 2 p.m. — Connectivity in HPWHs  

Thursday, Oct. 29 — Heat Pump Water Heater Day 

• 12 p.m. — Welcome and Keynote Address featuring Bill McKibben 
• 12:30 p.m. — Opening Plenary: Heat Pump Water Heater Policy  
• 1 p.m. — HPWHs in Commercial Kitchens  
• 2 p.m. — HPWHs from a Distributor Perspective  
• 3 p.m. — Contractor Hangout  
• 4 p.m. — Excellence in Water Heating Awards  
• 5 p.m. — Closing Remarks and HPWH Giveaway  

Visit the official HPWH Week 2026 program to learn more about each webcast and register. 

Elaina Myers is the assistant editor of the facilities market. She has covered various topics from pest management to resilience to sustainability and covers all holidays and special days in the facilities field. She also manages the FacilitiesNet social media accounts.