Steve Rogers, head of The Energy Conservatory (TEC), leads one of the most influential companies in HVAC. TEC’s True Flow Grid has transformed how many Amply customers approach home analysis and system design—and in this episode, Steve explains why airflow and duct analysis are crucial for building efficient, high-performance heat pump systems. Steve is an engineer’s engineer, the kind of person who creates detailed spreadsheets—just for fun—to balance every tradeoff in heat pump selection, from comfort to cost and efficiency. In this episode, he brings that same rigor to topics every HVAC pro needs to know, including: Air flow and heat pumpsDuct placement and why leakage can double the loadEnvelope vs. duct leakage and their impact on performanceDucted vs. ductless systems and when each is optimalBest-case vs. worst-case scenarios for heat pump installs (and how to avoid costly mistakes) Listening to Steve is like taking a masterclass from a professor who makes complex concepts easy to understand. If you’re ready to elevate your expertise in heat pump design, this episode is for you. Don’t miss it! Show notes Steve's LinkedInThe Energy ConservatoryThe TrueFlow Grid on TruTech ToolsThe National Comfort InstitutemeasureQuickBryan Orr's HVAC SchoolKristof Irwin's Building Science Podcast