Electrification
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Heat pumps
Heat pumps perform well in below-freezing weather, new research finds
A study in Maine found that heat pumps without fossil-fueled backup can deliver comfort and cost savings — even in the state's subzero winter temperatures.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Podcast
One weird trick to make heat pumps boom
A simple incentive could change the game for home electrification in America.PlayBy Stephen Lacey . 22 min .
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Carbon-free buildings
How century-old 'district energy' networks can help decarbonize cities
Vicinity Energy aims to convert Boston's steam network to run on clean electricity, showing how some cities can move toward climate-friendly heating and cooling of buildings.By Jeff St. John .
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Grid edge
Sense raises $105M to bring real-time home energy data to the masses
Can household energy use be sensed down to the individual plug load? Yes, says this startup, which is embedding its tech in smart meters and electrical panels.By Jeff St. John .
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Video
Video: Cooking without gas? Induction stoves are the future, so we test one out
Which pans work with an induction stove? How fast does it boil water? How well does it cook various foods? Watch to learn about climate-friendly cooking.By Julian Spector .
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Carbon-free buildings
Washington state moves to electrify new buildings by requiring heat pumps
New commercial buildings in Washington will have to conform to what are now the country’s strongest electrification standards for the sector.By Maria Gallucci .
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Podcast
How bitcoin is keeping zombie power plants alive
Cryptocurrency is an economic lifeline for dirty, aging coal and gas plants.PlayBy Stephen Lacey .
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Heat pumps
These new double-duty heat pumps can warm both air and water
Heat pumps are a more efficient way to heat homes. Startup Harvest Thermal says its tech can turn them into thermal batteries too.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
Span raises $90M to make smart panels the gateway to home electrification
Tesla alum's startup sets sights on expanding markets for orchestrating solar, batteries, EVs and electric appliances.By Jeff St. John .
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Heat pumps
How to shift building heat to electric? NY activists have lots of ideas
Climate advocates are backing bills that would push New York state to go big on heat pumps — and move faster to phase out fossil gas.By Jeff St. John .
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