Electrification
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Electrification
California’s plan to boost plug-in heat pumps and induction stoves
Regulators greenlit a $115 million, first-of-its-kind effort to drive demand for tech that can make home electrification easier and cheaper.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Utilities
Colorado mandates ambitious emissions cuts for its gas utilities
Resisting industry pressure, regulators ordered a 41% emissions reduction by 2035 — a move that supports Colorado’s climate goals and could guide other states.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Hundreds of low-income Illinois families are going electric — for free
As federal incentives for home electrification disappear, an innovative state law lets utilities meet energy-efficiency mandates by getting people off gas.By Kari Lydersen .
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Electrification
Electrify your home with our handy roundup before tax credits expire
You could save thousands of dollars on heat pumps, solar, and other home energy updates if you act before Dec. 31. Our explainers and guides will get you up to speed fast.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Carbon-free buildings
New York pauses its landmark gas ban in new buildings
The state will delay enforcement until a legal dispute is settled, the latest in a string of moves from Gov. Hochul to “govern in reality” around energy.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Heat pumps
This industrial heat pump is cheaper to run than a boiler. Yes, really.
Skyven Technologies is making clean steam in a cost-effective way. The tech could boost efforts to decarbonize heavy industry.By Julian Spector .
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Carbon-free buildings
Is New York backpedaling on its pledge to electrify new buildings?
The state’s all-electric building standard is set to take effect Dec. 31. Gov. Hochul is considering delaying its implementation after pushback from some lawmakers.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Carbon-free buildings
Massachusetts considers expanding effort to ban gas in new buildings
Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would allow 10 more cities and towns to prohibit the use of fossil fuels in new construction through an existing pilot program.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Clean energy
Trump admin complicates New York’s clean-energy plans
Gov. Kathy Hochul faces tough choices amid cuts to federal grants and pressure from advocates to block gas pipelines that Trump officials are pushing for. -
Electrification
This startup’s electric roasters cut carbon and costs from coffee-making
Bellwether produces all-electric, efficient machines that replace gas-burning roasters, giving cafes a sustainable – and affordable – way to roast their own blends.By Jeff St. John .
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