Opinion
A new bill could speed up American electrification by 20 years
The Senate proposal aimed at accelerating the adoption of heat pumps would save consumers money and boost domestic manufacturing, our guest authors say.
Heat pumps
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.
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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.
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Heat pumps
How to move Europe from gas heat to heat pumps — fast
As the European Union tries to free itself from Russian gas, it should offer subsidies and policy supports to boost heat-pump adoption, a new report says.
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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.
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Heat pumps
Check out these heat pumps that look like George Clooney
The energy researcher who created a viral tweet thread has a knack for making energy issues enticing to the masses. Find out what else he's up to.
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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.
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Fossil fuels
How fast can Europe wean itself off Russian gas?
Heat pumps and clean energy can improve Europe's energy security while aiding climate goals.
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Utilities
A net-zero future for gas utilities? Switching to underground thermal networks
Three pilot projects in Massachusetts will connect ground-source heat pumps to heat and cool entire neighborhoods.
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Electrification
New tools and tech to prep your electrical panel for an all-electric home
Solar, batteries, EVs and electric heat pumps can overload home electrical panels. Lots of companies are coming up with solutions.
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Electrification
What are the hurdles to electrifying a home? Contractors and experts weigh in
Installing heat pumps and induction stoves can be costly and complex, but they boost homeowners' health and comfort — and benefit the climate too.
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