Electrification
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Heat pumps
Heat-pump water heaters are a winner for the climate — and your wallet
The tech costs more than conventional options upfront, but federal tax credits, new 120V models and strong savings have made them more appealing than ever.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Utilities
Maine utilities eye move to time-varying electric rates to boost electrification
"Time-of-use" rates that encourage customers to cut energy use at times of peak demand could help the state meet its electrification goals without straining the grid.By Annie Ropeik .
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Heat pumps
Heat pumps are everywhere — even in clothes dryers
Using heat pumps to dry clothes is dramatically more energy-efficient. Thanks to new rebates, the appliance could be coming soon to a laundry room near you.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Podcast
The market for microgrids
What supply shortages, new policies and a changing view of resilience mean for the microgrid market.PlayBy Shayle Kann . 45 min .
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Podcast
Ramping up the pace of home electrification
How fast do we need to install energy-efficient home appliances to reach net zero by midcentury?PlayBy Shayle Kann . 37 min .
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Electrification
Here's why electric lawn mowers are cutting down the gas-fueled competition
Making the leap to battery-powered lawn equipment can help you ditch the noise, fumes and hassle of gas models — and slash your carbon emissions, too.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Energy equity
Four advocates share how to make electrification more equitable in cities
Canary Media and Rewiring America invited experts on urban electrification onstage during Climate Week NYC. Here are key takeaways from the event.By Maria Gallucci .
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Batteries
Looking for some home energy storage? You’ve never had so many choices
The once-tiny residential battery market is attracting dozens of new entrants, including recognizable consumer brands like Anker, Duracell and Energizer.By Julian Spector .
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Heat pumps
A beginner’s guide to the different types of heat pumps
Air-source, ducted, mini-split — what does it all mean? Canary Media explains some of the most common heat-pump concepts.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Clean energy jobs
Why this manufacturer helped start an electrification training program
Thermo King has made diesel-powered machinery for decades. But once it pivoted to electrified products, it needed to retrain its workers — fast.By Frank Jossi .
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