Electrification
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Heat pumps
How closing the ‘spark gap’ can boost heat pump adoption
In cold-weather states where power costs much more than gas, heat pumps can make utility bills go up. Better electricity rate design can help avoid that.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Carbon-free buildings
New York gets closer to implementing gas ban in new buildings
The state is pushing ahead on all-electric buildings, but a draft building-code update leaves out recommended rules around batteries, EV charging, and solar.By Colin Kinniburgh .
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Heat pumps
This map shows where to swap out industrial boilers for heat pumps
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia, ditching small industrial boilers for heat pumps could help clear smoggy skies.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Heat pumps
For one Minnesotan, a new heat pump brings comfort and savings
Even in one of the coldest cities in the U.S., Kathy Palmer’s heat pump helps displace gas heating, lowers heating bills, and makes her home more comfortable.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Heat pumps
Heat pumps outsold gas furnaces by their biggest-ever margin in 2024
2024 heat pump shipments show the clean-heat transition is speeding up in the U.S.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electric vehicles
As California EV sales stall, what happens to its landmark mandate?
After years of growth, flattening demand for electric vehicles raises questions about the state’s plan to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035.By Alejandro Lazo .
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Geothermal
Networked geothermal advocates optimistic despite Massachusetts setback
Thermal energy networks are catching on in the state and around the country as a way to transition off gas and lower energy costs.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Electrification
North Carolina launches first-ever statewide electrification incentives
State officials recently unveiled a broad home energy efficiency and electrification program, but it’s unclear whether the Trump administration will block funding.By Elizabeth Ouzts .
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Heat pumps
Geothermal heat pumps are crazy efficient. Should you get one?
The appliances are more expensive and less common than air-source heat pumps. But big incentives and superb efficiency can make up for the price tag.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Carbon-free buildings
Big buildings are a climate problem. These policies aim to fix that.
In New York City and St. Louis, innovative laws meant to curb emissions from buildings are kicking in this year. More states and cities will soon follow.By Akielly Hu .
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