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The Future of Heat Pump Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
OhmIQ
Apr 28, 2025
Contents
From Discovery to Disruption: The Evolution of Ohmic Heating Technology
1827: The Spark - Discovery of Ohm's Law
Late 1800s: Electrifying Early Applications
Early to Mid 1900s: Expansion into Electronics
Late 1900s: Semiconductors and Miniaturization
2010s and Beyond: IoT and Smart Technologies
Materials Innovation: Nanotech Meets Ohmic Heating
Today: OhmIQ Leading the Charge
Distributed Supplemental Heating: The Future of Heat Pump Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
On the 23th of April, Frederique Pirenne, CEO of OhmIQ, presented the future of Heat Pump Efficiency at AEE Paris 2025
As the global race toward electrification and decarbonization accelerates, heat pumps have emerged as a cornerstone technology for sustainable building heating. But in colder climates, even the most advanced systems can fall short creating cost, performance, and retrofit barriers that stall adoption.
At the AEE Conference in Paris on April 23rd, our CEO Frederique Pirenne introduced the solution: Distributed Supplemental Heating. Backed by extensive data and real-world analysis, this innovation promises to revolutionize commercial building decarbonization by optimizing how we deliver peak-load heating support.
The Heat Pump Paradox
Heat pumps are indisputably efficient, scalable, and environmentally sound. However, when winter temperatures drop, their performance can suffer, leading to:
Lower efficiency (COP)
Increased energy consumption
Higher capital and operational costs
A weakened business case for building owners
This problem is particularly pronounced in colder regions, where backup heating is essential but difficult to implement without the unavoidable higher CapEx and OpEx costs.
Central vs. Distributed Supplementation
Traditionally, two approaches have dominated:
Centralized Supplementation: A single system backs up the heat pump network.
Distributed Supplementation: Smaller, localized heating units assist where and when needed.
OhmIQ’s analysis, presented at AEE, clearly showed that distributed solutions outperform centralized ones across every metric:
Metric | Central Sup. | Distributed Sup. |
Emissions Reduction | 53.8% | 71.1% |
Annual GHG Emissions (tCO2) | 599 | 367 |
System Efficiency (COP) | 2.3 | 3.57 |
Electricity Use (MWh) | 8,404 | 1,510 |
Annual OpEx | $541,860 | $332,200 |
In short: distributed supplementation meets the same demand with less power, less energy, fewer emissions, and lower costs.
Smart Integration = Smarter Heating
The benefits of distributed supplementation go beyond efficiency. When integrated with modern Building Management Systems (BMS), OhmIQ’s solution enables:
Occupancy-based heating: Only heat the spaces that need it.
Weather-based control: Adjust output based on real-time environmental conditions.
Granular controllability: Adapt instantly to load changes across zones or times.
These digital enhancements translate into meaningful ROI for building owners and operators. Especially in ESG-sensitive or policy-driven environments.
OhmIQ’s Role in the Transition
At OhmIQ, we’re committed to helping buildings become not just greener, but smarter. Our distributed heating solutions, powered by ohmic technology, align with our STEP values:
Scale Elimination
Time-to-Heat Reduction
Energy Efficiency
Precision Heating
Our goal is simple: Make electrification affordable, efficient, and future-ready.
Want to explore how distributed supplemental heating can work in your next project? Contact us at www.ohmiq.com/contact, or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @ohmiqtechnology.
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Distributed Supplemental Heating: The Future of Heat Pump Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
On the 23th of April, Frederique Pirenne, CEO of OhmIQ, presented the future of Heat Pump Efficiency at AEE Paris 2025
As the global race toward electrification and decarbonization accelerates, heat pumps have emerged as a cornerstone technology for sustainable building heating. But in colder climates, even the most advanced systems can fall short creating cost, performance, and retrofit barriers that stall adoption.
At the AEE Conference in Paris on April 23rd, our CEO Frederique Pirenne introduced the solution: Distributed Supplemental Heating. Backed by extensive data and real-world analysis, this innovation promises to revolutionize commercial building decarbonization by optimizing how we deliver peak-load heating support.
The Heat Pump Paradox
Heat pumps are indisputably efficient, scalable, and environmentally sound. However, when winter temperatures drop, their performance can suffer, leading to:
Lower efficiency (COP)
Increased energy consumption
Higher capital and operational costs
A weakened business case for building owners
This problem is particularly pronounced in colder regions, where backup heating is essential but difficult to implement without the unavoidable higher CapEx and OpEx costs.
Central vs. Distributed Supplementation
Traditionally, two approaches have dominated:
Centralized Supplementation: A single system backs up the heat pump network.
Distributed Supplementation: Smaller, localized heating units assist where and when needed.
OhmIQ’s analysis, presented at AEE, clearly showed that distributed solutions outperform centralized ones across every metric:
Metric | Central Sup. | Distributed Sup. |
Emissions Reduction | 53.8% | 71.1% |
Annual GHG Emissions (tCO2) | 599 | 367 |
System Efficiency (COP) | 2.3 | 3.57 |
Electricity Use (MWh) | 8,404 | 1,510 |
Annual OpEx | $541,860 | $332,200 |
In short: distributed supplementation meets the same demand with less power, less energy, fewer emissions, and lower costs.
Smart Integration = Smarter Heating
The benefits of distributed supplementation go beyond efficiency. When integrated with modern Building Management Systems (BMS), OhmIQ’s solution enables:
Occupancy-based heating: Only heat the spaces that need it.
Weather-based control: Adjust output based on real-time environmental conditions.
Granular controllability: Adapt instantly to load changes across zones or times.
These digital enhancements translate into meaningful ROI for building owners and operators. Especially in ESG-sensitive or policy-driven environments.
OhmIQ’s Role in the Transition
At OhmIQ, we’re committed to helping buildings become not just greener, but smarter. Our distributed heating solutions, powered by ohmic technology, align with our STEP values:
Scale Elimination
Time-to-Heat Reduction
Energy Efficiency
Precision Heating
Our goal is simple: Make electrification affordable, efficient, and future-ready.
Want to explore how distributed supplemental heating can work in your next project? Contact us at www.ohmiq.com/contact, or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @ohmiqtechnology.
Distributed Supplemental Heating: The Future of Heat Pump Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
On the 23th of April, Frederique Pirenne, CEO of OhmIQ, presented the future of Heat Pump Efficiency at AEE Paris 2025
As the global race toward electrification and decarbonization accelerates, heat pumps have emerged as a cornerstone technology for sustainable building heating. But in colder climates, even the most advanced systems can fall short creating cost, performance, and retrofit barriers that stall adoption.
At the AEE Conference in Paris on April 23rd, our CEO Frederique Pirenne introduced the solution: Distributed Supplemental Heating. Backed by extensive data and real-world analysis, this innovation promises to revolutionize commercial building decarbonization by optimizing how we deliver peak-load heating support.
The Heat Pump Paradox
Heat pumps are indisputably efficient, scalable, and environmentally sound. However, when winter temperatures drop, their performance can suffer, leading to:
Lower efficiency (COP)
Increased energy consumption
Higher capital and operational costs
A weakened business case for building owners
This problem is particularly pronounced in colder regions, where backup heating is essential but difficult to implement without the unavoidable higher CapEx and OpEx costs.
Central vs. Distributed Supplementation
Traditionally, two approaches have dominated:
Centralized Supplementation: A single system backs up the heat pump network.
Distributed Supplementation: Smaller, localized heating units assist where and when needed.
OhmIQ’s analysis, presented at AEE, clearly showed that distributed solutions outperform centralized ones across every metric:
Metric | Central Sup. | Distributed Sup. |
Emissions Reduction | 53.8% | 71.1% |
Annual GHG Emissions (tCO2) | 599 | 367 |
System Efficiency (COP) | 2.3 | 3.57 |
Electricity Use (MWh) | 8,404 | 1,510 |
Annual OpEx | $541,860 | $332,200 |
In short: distributed supplementation meets the same demand with less power, less energy, fewer emissions, and lower costs.
Smart Integration = Smarter Heating
The benefits of distributed supplementation go beyond efficiency. When integrated with modern Building Management Systems (BMS), OhmIQ’s solution enables:
Occupancy-based heating: Only heat the spaces that need it.
Weather-based control: Adjust output based on real-time environmental conditions.
Granular controllability: Adapt instantly to load changes across zones or times.
These digital enhancements translate into meaningful ROI for building owners and operators. Especially in ESG-sensitive or policy-driven environments.
OhmIQ’s Role in the Transition
At OhmIQ, we’re committed to helping buildings become not just greener, but smarter. Our distributed heating solutions, powered by ohmic technology, align with our STEP values:
Scale Elimination
Time-to-Heat Reduction
Energy Efficiency
Precision Heating
Our goal is simple: Make electrification affordable, efficient, and future-ready.
Want to explore how distributed supplemental heating can work in your next project? Contact us at www.ohmiq.com/contact, or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @ohmiqtechnology.
Distributed Supplemental Heating: The Future of Heat Pump Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
On the 23th of April, Frederique Pirenne, CEO of OhmIQ, presented the future of Heat Pump Efficiency at AEE Paris 2025
As the global race toward electrification and decarbonization accelerates, heat pumps have emerged as a cornerstone technology for sustainable building heating. But in colder climates, even the most advanced systems can fall short creating cost, performance, and retrofit barriers that stall adoption.
At the AEE Conference in Paris on April 23rd, our CEO Frederique Pirenne introduced the solution: Distributed Supplemental Heating. Backed by extensive data and real-world analysis, this innovation promises to revolutionize commercial building decarbonization by optimizing how we deliver peak-load heating support.
The Heat Pump Paradox
Heat pumps are indisputably efficient, scalable, and environmentally sound. However, when winter temperatures drop, their performance can suffer, leading to:
Lower efficiency (COP)
Increased energy consumption
Higher capital and operational costs
A weakened business case for building owners
This problem is particularly pronounced in colder regions, where backup heating is essential but difficult to implement without the unavoidable higher CapEx and OpEx costs.
Central vs. Distributed Supplementation
Traditionally, two approaches have dominated:
Centralized Supplementation: A single system backs up the heat pump network.
Distributed Supplementation: Smaller, localized heating units assist where and when needed.
OhmIQ’s analysis, presented at AEE, clearly showed that distributed solutions outperform centralized ones across every metric:
Metric | Central Sup. | Distributed Sup. |
Emissions Reduction | 53.8% | 71.1% |
Annual GHG Emissions (tCO2) | 599 | 367 |
System Efficiency (COP) | 2.3 | 3.57 |
Electricity Use (MWh) | 8,404 | 1,510 |
Annual OpEx | $541,860 | $332,200 |
In short: distributed supplementation meets the same demand with less power, less energy, fewer emissions, and lower costs.
Smart Integration = Smarter Heating
The benefits of distributed supplementation go beyond efficiency. When integrated with modern Building Management Systems (BMS), OhmIQ’s solution enables:
Occupancy-based heating: Only heat the spaces that need it.
Weather-based control: Adjust output based on real-time environmental conditions.
Granular controllability: Adapt instantly to load changes across zones or times.
These digital enhancements translate into meaningful ROI for building owners and operators. Especially in ESG-sensitive or policy-driven environments.
OhmIQ’s Role in the Transition
At OhmIQ, we’re committed to helping buildings become not just greener, but smarter. Our distributed heating solutions, powered by ohmic technology, align with our STEP values:
Scale Elimination
Time-to-Heat Reduction
Energy Efficiency
Precision Heating
Our goal is simple: Make electrification affordable, efficient, and future-ready.
Want to explore how distributed supplemental heating can work in your next project? Contact us at www.ohmiq.com/contact, or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @ohmiqtechnology.
