Green Spirit Home Performance

29/05/2026

Filter change reminder! Your HVAC system is now working harder with the warmer temperatures give it a new filter! see link below for more info. 

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28/05/2026

Replacing your AC with a heat pump? Make sure the quote includes compatible heat pump, refrigerant piping, and make sure it’s protected from the sun/UV rays so the insulation holds up long-term. Also, it’s a good opportunity to rethink where the placement of the AC/heat pump will be for the next 20+ years.

17/05/2026

Summit Ave Eco fair

Was fun to run in many previous customers and to hear how well their heat pumps have performed.

Also had some good conversations with people about opportunities in their own home. People were surprised to hear that even if they live in a condo, there are a few interesting projects that can improve the building itself and their individual condo.

Many signed up for our eco fair discounted “Nest Check” home assessment where I do a full home review and develop a plan for energy/comfort/IAQ improvement with prioritization and incentive review. If you didn’t get our flyer with discount message me.

Thanks to Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light for putting on the event today.

17/05/2026

Submit Ave Eco Fair offer

08/05/2026

Recently completed heat pump system installation in Saint Paul.

With these mini split/ductless system installations the less you see outside the better.

Too often HVAC installers leave the house with tubing all over the place because “it’s easier”.

Better planning can minimize or eliminate the need for external piping.

29/04/2026

Remote working in Duluth today after a Mitsubishi meeting. Man did I pick the right coffee shop and table today! Soon after arriving a band set up and started playing.

16/04/2026

Let’s talk Air-to-Water Heat Pump Systems (A2WHP)

Next-Level Comfort. One System. All Electric.

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WHAT IS AN AIR-TO-WATER HEAT PUMP?

An air-to-water heat pump takes heat from the outdoor air—even in cold Minnesota winters—and transfers it into water. That heated (or cooled) water is then used to:
• Heat your home (radiant floors, radiators, or air systems)
• Cool your home (through a fan coil or air handler)
• Provide domestic hot water

One system. Multiple uses. High efficiency.

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WHY THIS MATTERS IN MINNESOTA

Modern systems like the NTI Verta are designed for cold climates:
• Operates in temps as low as -13°F
• Produces hot water up to ~140°F for heating
• Provides chilled water for cooling (~39–49°F)

This makes all-electric heating and cooling realistic—even here.

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BEST APPLICATIONS (WHERE THIS REALLY SHINES)

✔ New Construction Homes
Designed from the ground up for comfort and efficiency

✔ Pole Barns / Shops / Outbuildings
Radiant in-floor heat + optional cooling = ideal setup

✔ ADUs / Guest Houses / Additions
Clean, compact, all-electric comfort

✔ Major Remodels
When we’re rethinking the system anyway, this is a great fit

✔ High-Performance Homes
Well-insulated homes get the most out of this technology

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HOW HEATING & COOLING WORKS

Heating:
• Radiant floors (best comfort)
• Panel radiators
• Fan coils / ducted air systems

Cooling (Important):
• Typically done through a fan coil or air handler
• Handles both temperature AND humidity
• Radiant cooling is possible, but more specialized

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WHY GREEN SPIRIT

We don’t just install equipment—we design systems that actually work in real homes.
• 25+ years HVAC experience in MN
• Cold climate heat pump expertise
• Whole-home approach (HVAC, insulation, IAQ, electrical)
• Thoughtful system design—not one-size-fits-all

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Every project starts with a plan:
1. Home evaluation & goals discussion
2. Heat loss calculation + system design
3. Clear options (good / better / best)
4. Installation with trusted trade partners

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IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME?

Not every home is a perfect fit—but many are.

If you’re:
• Looking to go all-electric
• Planning a remodel or addition
• Building new
• Or replacing an older boiler system

…it’s worth a conversation.

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LET’S BUILD A PLAN

📞 Call or Text
📧 [email protected]

Green Spirit Home Performance
Thoughtful upgrades. Better comfort. Smarter energy use.

13/04/2026

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Earth Day Community Festival, April 26th, 1-4pm.

Come meet some amazing people, groups, and organizations at this year's get together.

Green Spirit Home Performance, will be there answering all your Home Energy, HVAC, Indoor Air Quality, Water Heater options, electrical upgrading, Insulation, and tennis questions.

Weber Park, Edina

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17/03/2026

28 years in HVAC—and still learning.

In Mankato last week at a MN ASHP Collaborative training, dialing in real-world heat pump performance—design, airflow, controls.

Because heat pumps only work as well as they’re designed and installed.

I’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t) in Minnesota’s most challenging applications.

That experience is what we bring to every Green Spirit HVAC project.

— Green Spirit Home Performance

24/02/2026

Ready for a new water heater?

Too often people are pushed into another in-efficient gas water heater when replacement is needed.

This wirecutter article has some good take aways on that latest HPWHs.

Green Spirit will make sure you know all possible options and can help with an immediate installation.

Heat Pump Water Heaters are one of our most popular options even when same/next day installation is needed. Green Spirit has partnered with plumbers who stock the best available units, we coordinate the electrician and ensure you are getting all the current incentives.

If you need a new water heater, message us right away!

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We discuss how to know if a new, efficient electric heat pump water heater is right for your home.