Electrification
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Heat pumps
Renters, you too can get a heat pump — a micro one, at least
"Micro” heat pumps aren’t as powerful as whole-home versions, but they’re portable, plug into a 120V outlet — and they’re increasingly effective in the cold.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Who should foot the huge bill to switch California homes to heat pumps?
Fearful of short-term rate hikes, regulators nixed Southern California Edison’s $744M building electrification plan. Environmental groups say the climate can't wait.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
This new tool will help you plan your home electrification journey
Electrification nonprofit Rewiring America has launched a free tool to help homeowners make a step-by-step plan to get off fossil fuels.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Hydrogen
Is there any place for fossil fuels in the clean hydrogen future?
Fossil fuel interests want to shape the emerging clean hydrogen economy to serve their business needs — a desire in conflict with climate goals.By Jeff St. John .
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Hydrogen
Is clean hydrogen a climate solution? Depends how it’s made — and used
Clean hydrogen can help decarbonize the world. But only if it’s made in an emissions-free way and used to do the stuff electricity can’t handle.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
How to get people to kick fossil fuels out of their homes
A new study of 10,000 Americans suggests decarbonization programs should focus on reducing upfront costs and emphasize health, comfort — and even aesthetic benefits.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
5 New Year’s resolutions to electrify your life
Want to decarbonize your home and commute? Here are some low-stakes steps to kick-start your electrification journey.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Transmission
Suddenly, US electricity demand is spiking. Can the grid keep up?
Data centers, factories, heat pumps, and EVs are putting increasing stress on a grid that isn’t growing fast enough, new data shows.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
Americans like home electrification — but also still love their gas stoves
Less than one-third of Americans want a fully electric home. That number jumps to 60 percent if they can keep cooking with gas.By Tik Root, Grist .
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Electrification
Yes, it’s possible to electrify a home on just 100 amps
It may require careful planning and efficient appliances like heat pumps, but 100-amp service can be enough to kick fossil fuels out of your home.By Alison F. Takemura .
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