Industry group announces 2026 Heat Pump Water Heater Week

The event, taking place from October 26 to 29, marks an expansion from previous years, when the celebration was just one day

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Image: Advanced Water Heating Initiative

The Advanced Water Heating Initiative (AWHI), a member-funded effort operating under the nonprofit New Buildings Institute, recently announced this year’s ‘Heat Pump Water Heater Week.’ 

What’s happening: The event, taking place from October 26 to 29, marks an expansion from previous years, when the celebration was just one day, and will include virtual and in-person sessions covering a range of water heater-focused topics. 

  • AWHI is also inviting industry stakeholders, including contractors, to host in-person or virtual events, “from educational talks to local meetups,” according to the announcement, which added that the organization will provide promotional support. 
  • Full rundown

State of play: Over the past four years, Heat Pump Water Heater Day has drawn roughly seven million social media impressions, an average of 1,000 attendees, and over 150 participating organizations.

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