# Streamlining the difficult work of whole-home retrofits

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Published: 2026-05-06T16:02:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.volts.wtf/p/streamlining-the-difficult-work-of
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## Resource

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe Today, coordinating a whole-home retrofit — or even just getting a heat pump — involves confusing research, a parade of contractors, and wildly varying quotes. It’s a broken system that practically pushes people to just buy another gas furnace. In this episode, I’m joined by Zero Homes CEO Grant Gunnison to discuss ways to improve this system for both customers and contractors.

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