Electrification
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Carbon-free buildings
Colorado’s plan to cut carbon from big buildings gets a $20M boost
The state is one of many with rules that mandate emissions cuts for big buildings. New DOE funding will help Colorado’s disadvantaged communities meet those targets.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
3 ways to speed up home efficiency and electrification upgrades
Detroit-based energy-efficiency contractor Carla Walker-Miller sees huge potential for electrifying homes equitably. But it’s going to take work to break barriers.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Solar
How to protect yourself against solar scams
Scams in the solar industry are rare but on the rise. Here are six ways to ensure your solar deal is fair.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
This NYC affordable housing complex is the biggest ‘Passive House’ in US
The apartments have improved ventilation and sealing that helps save energy and money, making the complex a national model for tackling the housing and climate crises. -
Electrification
The climate law’s $8.8B in home energy rebates are starting to roll out
New York and Wisconsin are the first to launch their long-awaited Inflation Reduction Act programs meant to deploy everything from heat pumps to insulation.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
This startup aims to decarbonize big buildings without hassling tenants
Hydronic Shell pairs heat pumps with insulated prefab panels that have HVAC built in. The startup is prepping its first deployment at a NY public housing building.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Massachusetts dishes out $53M to decarbonize affordable housing
It’s the second round of grants from the state that focus on making affordable housing buildings electric, efficient, affordable, and healthy. More money is coming.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Electrification
Xcel Colorado’s new clean heat plan is a big deal. Here’s why.
The $440M plan to deploy heat pumps and electrify buildings is the product of a state law requiring gas utilities to cut emissions — and is an important test case.By Carrie Klein .
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Heat pumps
New England and Alaska are about to deploy a lot more heat pumps
The EPA awarded these cold regions with a combined $488M to replace fossil-fueled heating with efficient electric heat pumps.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Battery-powered induction stoves could be the future of clean cooking
This latest technical innovation, now starting to ship, means you can use an electric range with just a standard 120-volt outlet.By Alison F. Takemura .
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