Electrification

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 . 5 February 2025
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 . 3 February 2025
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 . 7 January 2025
Heat pumps

Yet another reason why heat pumps are awesome: health benefits

The two-way air conditioners are key to reducing CO2 emissions. They can also help slash toxic air pollution from fossil-fueled appliances, a new report finds.

By Akielly Hu . 17 December 2024
Electrification

What will happen to home electrification incentives under Trump?

Canary Media sums up what to know — and what you can do now to take advantage of tax credits and rebates for heat pumps, electric vehicles, and more.

By Akielly Hu . 16 December 2024
Electrification

New York opens up competition to develop heat pumps for big buildings

The $10 million contest is meant to spur heat pump tech that can easily replace the packaged terminal air conditioners found in apartments statewide.

By Akielly Hu . 12 December 2024
Policy & regulation

Massachusetts passes bill to speed clean energy and slow gas expansion

The long-awaited legislation comes as advocates say more state-level climate policy is needed. Governor Maura Healey is expected to sign it into law.

By Carrie Klein . 15 November 2024
Policy & regulation

Chart: The policy push to electrify lawn equipment, visualized

Dozens of states and municipalities across the U.S. have passed laws that aim to shift residents away from polluting, gas-powered lawn equipment.

By Carrie Klein . 18 October 2024
Electrification

Getting a heat pump took some effort. Here’s what I learned.

Millions of Americans will have to switch out their boilers and furnaces for heat pumps in the years to come. These are my main takeaways from getting one.

By Dan McCarthy . 30 September 2024
Solar

How Germany outfitted half a million balconies with solar panels

The country’s residents installed 200MW of balcony solar during the first half of 2024. It’s becoming an increasingly popular way to take climate action in Germany.

By Akielly Hu . 27 September 2024