Electrification

Guest essay

Gas stoves are a health hazard — and induction stoves just work better

Air-quality expert Brady Seals sums up decades of research and dispels some persistent myths.

By Brady Seals . 20 February 2023
Electrification

5 barriers to induction stove adoption — and one clever high-tech fix

It can be complicated and time-consuming to install an induction range. But carbon-free cooking may work for more homes with a bit of help from battery storage.

By Julian Spector . 10 February 2023
Heat pumps

Chart: Americans bought more heat pumps than gas furnaces last year

Even before Inflation Reduction Act incentives kicked in, Americans bought more heat pumps than ever before last year — well over 4 million.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 10 February 2023
Guest essay

We need to get fossil gas out of homes, for the climate and our health

Dr. Gaurab Basu electrified his home with incredible results. He believes that with the right policies in place, everyone can do it.

By Gaurab Basu . 9 February 2023
Podcast

Will the push for electrification revive the smart home?

The energy-smart home has failed to live up to futuristic visions. What model will finally emerge in the era of electrification?

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By Stephen Lacey, Julian Spector . 28 min . 8 February 2023
Video

Video: NYC residents have cleaner air after ditching gas stoves

A pilot study at a public-housing complex in the Bronx found that air quality drastically improved in apartments that switched to electric induction stoves.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 February 2023
Electrification

How to get contractors on board with heat pumps and electrification

U.S. homes can’t go all-electric unless lots of contractors know they'll make money doing the work. Here are some companies offering a path to profitability.

By Jeff St. John . 8 February 2023
Grid edge

Want your home to help the grid? These startups are making it happen

Homes that respond to signals from the grid could play a pivotal role in the clean energy transition. But getting customers on board isn't easy.

By Julian Spector . 8 February 2023
Heat pumps

10 questions to ask if you want to get a heat pump

Will you need to overhaul your electrical panel? What if you live in a cold climate? Will a heat pump save you money? We walk you through the basics.

By Julian Spector . 7 February 2023
Electrification

Rebates for home energy upgrades are coming soon. Here’s how to plan

A home-energy expert offers 5 to-dos for households eager to ditch their fossil-fuel appliances with help from the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act.

By Maria Gallucci . 7 February 2023