Kristian Moravec

Kristian Moravec is an education and workforce development reporter for The Maine Monitor.

Maine’s Heat Pump Boom Has Been Promising for Rural Workforce Development. Can It Last?

Uncertainties lie ahead as Maine approaches deadlines for heat pump installation and workforce growth

By Kristian Moravec July 14, 2025

In this story: clean energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, home

Dave Whittemore works in Kennebec Valley Community College’s heat pump lab, where he teaches students how to install and maintain electric heat pumps, which are growing in popularity across Maine. Photo by Kristian Moravec.