by Abode Staff | Jul 29, 2022 | News
The Abode Heat Pump Program has now been operating with Municipal Light Plants (MLPs) and towns in 14 communities for over a year! Our goal is to support homeowners while making it easier for contractors to sell and install their solutions. 800+ completed...Do you heat your home with natural gas as the primary heating fuel?
If you use natural gas as a cooking or hot water fuel, but not your heating fuel, please select No.
You're eligible for Mass Save Rebates!
Customers who heat their home with natural gas are also eligible for Mass Save heat pump rebates. As a Mass Save customer, you can sign up for a Mass Save consultation to talk to a Mass Save Decarbonization Specialist at Abode. This consultation will also help guide you through the Mass Save program.
If you have rebate questions or would like to discuss your project with an Abode MLP Decarbonziation Specialist, please email MLP@abodeem.com or schedule a consultation.
Do you heat your home with natural gas as the primary heating fuel?
If you use natural gas as a cooking or hot water fuel, but not your heating fuel, please select No.
You're eligible for Mass Save Rebates!
Customers must complete a no-cost virtual consultation with Abode
Customers must incorporate weatherization into their heat pump project to ensure the system is sized correctly and optimized for efficiency. The heat pump installation must account for weatherization improvement recommendations or installation.
The Incentive application must be completed by the homeowner and contractor BEFORE heat pump installation detailing weatherization and heat pump proposals.
Whole-Home incentives require that system(s) must be designed to condition 100% of the home’s living space by volume and supply between 90-120% of the heating load at the correct design temperature for the home’s location. A Room by Room Manual J Calculation is the best practice for determining heating load and must be completed by your contractor.
The existing heating and cooling system must be disconnected, and the heat pump must be used as the primary heating and cooling system moving forward. This requirement does not apply to domestic hot water heating.
Whole-Home projects are eligible for incentives on weatherization, 50% of the cost covered up to $3,500 (excluding tax).
Air Source Heat Pumps must be listed on the Qualified Product List
To qualify for a rebate, an outdoor condenser unit must be installed on a stand providing at least 12″ of ground clearance to the base of the condenser unit (unless the unit is adequately shielded against snowfall from the top and sides).
For non-gas-heating customers, to be eligible for a rebate through RMLD, the project must adhere to Abode’s review process.
There are four main requirements to be aware of:
Abode Energy Management (Abode) provides no-cost consultations to RMLD customers. Your specialist will guide you through the RMLD heat pump and weatherization program, providing project support as you evaluate your options and next steps. Completing the no-cost consultation is the required first step to accessing RMLD incentives.
Customers are required to work with an approved weatherization contractor to qualify for RMLD incentives. Abode will provide the approved contractor list after the required consultation is complete. Approved weatherization contractors help determine exactly what weatherization improvements should be made to the home. Participating weatherization contractors follow standardized scoping guidelines and pricing aligned with statewide programs, ensuring customers only need to receive one comprehensive work scope. Abode will review the project for approval before installation starts.
Weatherization requirements apply to insulation, ventilation, and air sealing measures only.
The Whole-Home Incentive application must be completed by the homeowner BEFORE heat pump project installation. After you have chosen which heat pump quote or proposal you plan to move forward with, submit this program application before you install the heat pump system to make sure that you meet the program requirements.
Be prepared to submit the following with your application, many of which can be provided by your selected installer:
PLEASE NOTE: Do not initiate work or installation of heat pump(s) until you receive preliminary approval of your Incentive application from the RMLD/Abode.
Your rebate will not be fully processed and approved until the RMLD/Abode reviews the Post-Installation QA Form submitted by your installer. Additionally, the contractor must ensure that the Town Wiring Inspection is completed and reported to RMLD.
The Install QA Form must be completed after install by the contractor. In addition to requiring information on the home and the installed system(s), the form also requires a paid invoice and photos of the installed equipment.
Note: Participating weatherization contractors must complete a separate post-installation quality report. Weatherization work may be subject to an on-site inspection.
Customers must complete a no-cost virtual consultation with Abode
Customers must incorporate weatherization into their heat pump project to ensure the system is sized correctly and optimized for efficiency. The heat pump installation must account for weatherization improvement recommendations or installation.
The Incentive application must be completed by the homeowner and contractor BEFORE weatherization and heat pump installation detailing weatherization and heat pump proposals.
Whole-Home incentives require that system(s) must be designed to condition 100% of the home’s living space by volume and supply between 90-120% of the heating load at the correct design temperature for the home’s location. A Room by Room Manual J Calculation is the best practice for determining heating load and must be completed by your contractor.
The existing heating and cooling system must be disconnected, and the heat pump must be used as the primary heating and cooling system moving forward. This requirement does not apply to domestic hot water heating.
The Whole-Home Zero-Interest Loan does not cover weatherization costs. Customers are instead eligible for incentives on weatherization, 50% of the cost covered (up to $3,500).
Air Source Heat Pumps must be listed on the Qualified Product List
To qualify for a rebate, an outdoor condenser unit must be installed on a stand providing at least 12″ of ground clearance to the base of the condenser unit (unless the unit is adequately shielded against snowfall from the top and sides).
For non-gas-heating customers, to be eligible for a rebate through RMLD, the project must adhere to Abode’s review process.
There are four main requirements to be aware of:
Abode Energy Management (Abode) provides no-cost consultations to RMLD customers. Your specialist will guide you through the RMLD heat pump and weatherization program, providing project support as you evaluate your options and next steps. Completing the no-cost consultation is the required first step to accessing RMLD incentives.
Customers are required to work with an approved weatherization contractor to qualify for RMLD incentives. Abode will provide the approved contractor list after the required consultation is complete. Approved weatherization contractors help determine exactly what weatherization improvements should be made to the home. Participating weatherization contractors follow standardized scoping guidelines and pricing aligned with statewide programs, ensuring customers only need to receive one comprehensive work scope. Abode will review the project for approval before installation starts.
Weatherization requirements apply to insulation, ventilation, and air sealing measures only.
The Whole-Home Zero-Interest Loan Incentive application must be completed by the homeowner BEFORE heat pump project installation. After you have chosen which heat pump quote or proposal you plan to move forward with, submit this program application before you install the heat pump system to make sure that you meet the program requirements.
Be prepared to submit the following with your application, many of which can be provided by your selected installer:
PLEASE NOTE: Do not initiate work or installation of weatherization measures and heat pump(s) until you receive preliminary approval of your Incentive application from BOTH RMLD and Abode. The installation of heat pump systems must be completed within the 60-day loan commitment window before the loan can be closed. Please contact the bank for more details at Processing@readingcoop.com or 781-942-5000 x407.
Your rebate will not be fully processed and approved until the RMLD/Abode reviews the Post-Installation QA Form submitted by your installer. Additionally, the contractor must ensure that the Town Wiring Inspection is completed and reported to RMLD.
The Install QA Form must be completed after install by the contractor. In addition to requiring information on the home and the installed system(s), the form also requires a paid invoice and photos of the installed equipment.
Note: Participating weatherization contractors must complete a separate post-installation quality report. Weatherization work may be subject to an on-site inspection.
Customers must incorporate weatherization into their heat pump project to ensure the system is sized correctly and optimized for efficiency. The heat pump installation must account for weatherization improvement recommendations or installation.
The Incentive application must be completed by the homeowner and contractor BEFORE heat pump installation detailing weatherization and heat pump proposals.
A Block Load Manual J calculation is the best practice for determining heating load and should be completed by your contractor.
Partial-Home projects are eligible for incentives on weatherization, 50% of the cost covered up to $3,500 (excluding tax).
Air Source Heat Pumps must be listed on the Qualified Product List
To qualify for a rebate, an outdoor condenser unit must be installed on a stand providing at least 12″ of ground clearance to the base of the condenser unit (unless the unit is adequately shielded against snowfall from the top and sides).
For non-gas-heating customers, to be eligible for a rebate through RMLD, the project must adhere to Abode’s review process.
There are four main requirements to be aware of:
Abode Energy Management (Abode) provides no-cost consultations to RMLD customers. Your specialist will guide you through the RMLD heat pump and weatherization program, providing project support as you evaluate your options and next steps. Completing the no-cost consultation is the required first step to accessing RMLD incentives.
Customers are required to work with an approved weatherization contractor to qualify for RMLD incentives. Abode will provide the approved contractor list after the required consultation is complete. Approved weatherization contractors help determine exactly what weatherization improvements should be made to the home. Participating weatherization contractors follow standardized scoping guidelines and pricing aligned with statewide programs, ensuring customers only need to receive one comprehensive work scope. Abode will review the project for approval before installation starts.
Weatherization requirements apply to insulation, ventilation, and air sealing measures only.
The Partial-Home Incentive application must be completed by the homeowner BEFORE heat pump project Installation. After you have chosen which heat pump quote or proposal you plan to move forward with, submit this program application before you install the heat pump system to make sure that you meet the program requirements.
Be prepared to submit the following with your application, many of which can be provided by your selected installer:
PLEASE NOTE: Do not initiate work or installation of heat pump(s) until you receive preliminary approval of your Incentive application from the RMLD/Abode.
Your rebate will not be fully processed and approved until the RMLD/Abode reviews the Post-Installation QA Form submitted by your installer. Additionally, the contractor must ensure that the Town Wiring Inspection is completed and reported to RMLD.
The Install QA Form must be completed after install by the contractor. In addition to requiring information on the home and the installed system(s), the form also requires a paid invoice and photos of the installed equipment.
Note: Participating weatherization contractors must complete a separate post-installation quality report. Weatherization work may be subject to an on-site inspection.
Rodenhiser Home Services, Inc.
Holliston
MA, 01746. 325 Hopping Brook Road
(508) 429-9589
https://www.rodenhiser.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Electrical Work
Greenfield Solar
Greenfield
MA, 01301. 2 Fiske Avenue
(413) 772-3122
https://solargreenfield.com
Clean Energy Technologies, Electrical Work
Ace Energy Services, MA
Ipswich
MA, 01938. 89 Turnpike Road
(617) 221-6281
https://aceenergyma.com/
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Electrical Work
Modern Energy LLC
Worcester
MA, 01606. 24 Rockdale Street
(508) 449-0449
https://modernenergynow.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Clean Energy Technologies, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Electrical Work, Appliances / Lighting
Newport Electric
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(401) 293-0527
https://www.callnec.com
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Mansfield
MA, 02048. 450 Fruit Street
(508) 505-4116
https://www.dmzap.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Electrical Work, Appliances / Lighting
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MA, 02360. 1559 State Road
(774) 606-4944
https://dwilcoxelectric.com/
HVAC, Clean Energy Technologies, Electrical Work, Appliances / Lighting
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MA, 01841. 8 SWAN STREET LAWRENCE, MA, 01841
(978) 429-4829
https://www.qualityairma.com
HVAC, Clean Energy Technologies, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
Spartan Solar LLC
Greenfield
MA, 01301. 10 Charles St, Greenfield MA, MA, 01301
(413) 768-0095
https://gospartansolar.com
Hot Water & Plumbing,
Brightstar Solar
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MA, 01752. 257 Maple Street
(617) 564-0050
https://brightstarsolar.net
Clean Energy Technologies
Asbestos Pro Services
260 Centre Street (Unit B) Holbrook, MA, 02343
MA, 02343. 260 Centre Street, Unit B
(617) 249-6767
https://asbestosproservices.com/
Health & Safety Improvements,
Manns Heating and Air Conditioning
Middleboro
MA, 02346. 125 East Grove Street
(508) 947-7065
https://mannsheatingac.com
HVAC
McNneill Heating and Air Conditioning
West Springfield
MA, 01089. 43 West School Street
(413) 734-4348
https://mcneillhvac.com
HVAC
RESTORATION 1
West Springfield
MA, 01089. 43 W School Street, Unit 1R
(413) 337-3839
https://www.restoration1.com/springfield-ma
Health & Safety Improvements,
Tip Top Roofing, Inc.
Fitchburg
MA, 01420. 65 Airport Road, Suite 1
(508) 835-4777
https://www.tiptoproofs.com
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
Upwire Electric LLC
Ipswich
MA, 01938. 196 High Street, Unit 2
(978) 238-8250
https://upwire-electric.com
Electrical Work
ARLET HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
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MA, 01105. 25 Armory Street
(413) 673-0495
https://www.arlethome.com
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Health & Safety Improvements,
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Canton
MA, 02021. 1000 Turnpike Street
(781) 536-8633
https://NESHW.com
Hot Water & Plumbing,
united better homes
Central Falls
MA, 02863. 535 Pine Street
(401) 274-0111
http://unitedbetterhomes.com
HVAC, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Electrical Work
Valley Solar LLC
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MA, 01027. 116 Pleasant Street
(413) 584-8844
https://valleysolar.solar
Electrical Work
Boston Doors and Windows
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MA, 02145. PO Box 45271
(617) 501-6325
https://www.bostondoorsandwindows.com
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
Pema Incorporated/Dba. Pema Tree Services
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MA, 01906. 3 Rockland Terrace
(781) 321-1888
https://pematreeservices.com
Site Work
Robert Griffin Electrician LLC
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MA, 02717. 111 County Road
(508) 525-1795
Clean Energy Technologies, Electrical Work, Appliances / Lighting
Clean Earth Energy
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MA, 02188. 42 Sutton Street
(617) 687-3424
https://cleanearth.energy
Clean Energy Technologies, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
Baystate HVAC
Pembroke
MA, 02359. 160 Corporate Park Drive, Unit 2250
(781) 858-7577
https://baystate-hvac.com
HVAC
All Energy Solar
Saint Paul
MN, 55108. 1264 Energy Lane
(800) 660-3370
https://allenergysolar.com
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
Gilman Guidelli and Bellow
Newton
MA, 02460. 26 Farwell Street
(617) 776-7763
https://ggbbuilds.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Health & Safety Improvements,
My Generation Energy, Inc.
Hyannis
MA, 02601. 100 Independence Drive, Suite 10
(508) 694-6884
https://mygenerationenergy.com
Clean Energy Technologies
PV Squared Solar
Greenfield
MA, 01301. 311 Wells Street, Suite B
(413) 772-8788
https://pvsquared.coop
Clean Energy Technologies
C.Stewart Renovations and Home Improvement,LLC
Springfield
MA, 01109. 98 Ambrose Street
(413) 285-5020
https://c.stewartrenovationsandhome
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Site Work
Greenfield Solar
Greenfield
MA, 01301. 2 Fiske Avenue
(413) 772-3122
https://solargreenfield.com
Clean Energy Technologies
Electrical Work
GeoPioneer
Stoughton
MA, 02072. 394 Atkinson Avenue
(781) 654-5879
https://www.geo-pioneer.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Clean Energy Technologies, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Electrical Work
Green Energy Mechanical Inc.
Canton
MA, 02021. 480 Neponset Street, Unit 10C
(877) 502-7727
https://greenenergymech.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Electrical Work
A&L Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Inc.
Marlborough
MA, 01752. 415 Berlin Road
(508) 877-8500
https://www.alplumbing.net
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Electrical Work, Appliances / Lighting
MV Mini Splits
Vineyard Haven
MA, 02568. 5 Evelyn Way
(508) 687-0198
https://www.mvmsr.com/
HVAC
Weathervane Home Services
Burlington
MA, 01803. 12 Garfield Circle
(781) 425-8822
https://weathervanehome.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Electrical Work, Health & Safety Improvements,
Townsend Energy
Danvers
MA, 01923. 27 Cherry Street
(800) 888-2888
https://www.townsendtotalenergy.com/
HVAC
Big City Builders
Springfield
MA, 01109. 42 Arbutus Sreet
(413) 335-3313
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
Gates HVACR
Turners Falls
MA, 01376. 135 Millers Falls Road
(413) 774-9482
https://www.gateshvacr.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,
Wilson Brothers
Pepperell
MA, 01463. 35 Lomar Park
(978) 433-5373
https://wilsonbrothers.com/
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Electrical Work
Noah D. Gomes Electrical
Acushnet
MA, 02743. 9 Taber Street
(508) 264-2531
HVAC, Electrical Work, Appliances / Lighting
Tetra Walls, Inc.
New York
NY, 10001. 776A 6th Avenue, Floor 2
(781) 230-7107
https://www.tetra.com
HVAC
128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
Wakefield
MA, 01880. 78 Foundry Street
(781) 245-9200
https://www.128plumbing.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,, Electrical Work, Appliances / Lighting
CMS Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Wilmington
MA, 01887. 210 Andover Street
(978) 657-7933
https://www.cmsplumb.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,
Air Pros Ma LLC
Hyannis
MA, 02601. 270 Communication Way, Unit 2A
(508) 217-4499
https://www.airprosma.com
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JM of New Bedford Co
New Bedford
MA, 02746. 423 Coggeshall Street
(508) 992-5770
https://jmofnb.com
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
Cape Cod Heat Pumps LLC DBA Cape
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MA, 02648. 381 Old Falmouth Road, Suite 13
(508) 833-4822
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K & M Electric Solutions
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MA, 01590. 12E John Road
(774) 495-0015
https://www.kandmelectricsolutions.com
Clean Energy Technologies, Electrical Work
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MA, 01702. 225 Arlington Street
(508) 875-3700
https://www.rogersinsulation.com
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
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MA, 01060. 474 Easthampton Road
(413) 584-3317
https://wilsonph.com
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MA, 02143. 15 Carter Terrace
(617) 657-1466
https://idealsiding.com/us/locations/siding-boston/
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
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MA, 01752. 261 Cedar Hill Street, Suite 100
(508) 501-9990
https://www.goendlessenergy.com
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MA, 01721. 200 Butterfield Drive, Suite 1
(508) 955-4776
https://www.ProComfortcontrol.com
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MA, 01007. 641 Daniel Shays Highway
(866) 463-6261
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Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
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Vineyard Haven
MA, 02568. 441 State Road
(508) 696-3120
https://www.nmdgreen.com
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MA, 02568. 15 Red Arrow Road
(508) 693-4850
https://www.southmountain.com
Clean Energy Technologies, Electrical Work
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MA, 02072. 292 Page Street, Unit B
(857) 654-7555
https://mysmartclimate.com
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Belchertown
MA, 01007. 20 Daniel Shays Highway
(413) 485-7335
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Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Health & Safety Improvements,
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MA, 02767. 412 Mohawk Road
(508) 326-9029
https://GandRHVAC.com
HVAC, Hot Water & Plumbing,
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MA, 02035. 1 Roseland Street, Unit B14
(508) 723-6300
https://redscontractor.com/
Clean Energy Technologies, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Health & Safety Improvements,
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MA, 01590. 12E John Road
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Clean Energy Technologies
Electrical Work
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MA, 01089. 268 Cold Spring Avenue
(413) 739-5506
https://habitatspringfield.org
Hot Water & Plumbing,, Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Electrical Work, Health & Safety Improvements,, Appliances / Lighting
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Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
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(888) 306-3893
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MA, 03060. 51 Lake Street
(603) 889-1991
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(978) 701-4140
https://femmeworkssolutionsllc.com/
Energy Efficiency / Weatherization, Health & Safety Improvements,
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(781) 901-1203
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Energy Efficiency / Weatherization
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(774) 961-6810
https://www.c2senergy.com
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You indicated that you have existing ductwork, but that there are some hot and cold spots. A heat pump may be able to reuse the existing ducts but some modifications may be needed to improve comfort.
Be sure to ask your contractor to measure the airflow of your duct system to ensure it is compatible with a new heat pump. If it is not, you can consider new ductwork or a ductless heat pump system.
You indicated that you have existing ductwork with good comfort throughout the home. A heat pump may be able to reuse the existing ducts. The tool is currently displaying contractors who install ducted heat pumps.
Be sure to ask your contractor to measure the airflow of your duct system to ensure it is compatible with a new heat pump. If it is not, you can consider new ductwork or a ductless heat pump system.
You indicated that you have open spaces in your home with no existing ductwork.
Ductless heat pumps can be a good solution for open spaces where air circulates well.
You indicated that you have existing ductwork, but that there are some hot and cold spots. A heat pump may be able to reuse the existing ducts but some modifications may be needed to improve comfort.
Be sure to ask your contractor to measure the airflow of your duct system to ensure it is compatible with a new heat pump. If it is not, you can consider new ductwork or a ductless heat pump system.