Heat Pump Week will take place April 11–19 to accelerate heat pump adoption in California

The California Heat Pump Partnership will hold Heat Pump Week April 11–19, 2026, with statewide in-person, virtual and hybrid events tied to The Switch Is On; the effort is described as supporting California’s goal to reach 6 million heat pumps by 2030.

The California Heat Pump Partnership announced Heat Pump Week for April 11–19, 2026. The week will bring together contractors, builders, manufacturers, utilities, policymakers, community organizations, homeowners, and renters across the state. Events will include in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities focused on practical education, hands-on demonstrations, workforce training, and community engagement. The campaign will use The Switch Is On platform and is framed as part of efforts to increase heat pump installations toward the state's 2030 target; roughly 1.9 million heat pumps are currently installed statewide. Key details: - Dates and scope: Heat Pump Week runs April 11–19, 2026, as a statewide activation with dozens of community events and several flagship convenings. - Flagship events: Bay Area convening on April 13 (energy transition), Sacramento convening on April 17 (policy leadership), and Los Angeles convening on April 18 (LA rebuild). - Event types and focus: In-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions emphasizing practical education, demonstrations, workforce development, and community outreach. - Contractor supports: A Contractor Hub will launch via The Switch Is On in March and organizers note contractor development events and a Pro Network for customer leads. - Communications timeline: A statewide marketing and education campaign is set to start in February with outreach to consumers and contractors. - Context: Buildings are cited as California's second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions; organizers say accelerating heat pump adoption supports the state's clean energy goals. Summary: Heat Pump Week is intended to raise consumer awareness, reinforce contractor capacity, and strengthen market coordination for heat pumps across California. Organizers plan a marketing launch in February, a Contractor Hub in March, and the statewide events April 11–19, 2026. The initiative is presented as contributing to the state's aim of installing 6 million heat pumps by 2030.