Heat pumps

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.

By Jeff St. John . 1 March 2022
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.

By Jeff St. John . 1 March 2022
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.

By Jeff St. John . 22 February 2022
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.

By Jeff St. John . 17 February 2022
Heat pumps

Do heat pumps need a rebrand?

The #energytwitter brain trust weighs in with catchier alternatives for the double-duty appliance that can cool and warm.

By Mike Munsell . 28 January 2022
Clean energy

Ahead of the curve: A new analysis on maximizing our climate technology investments

Cheap renewables change the calculus around EVs and electric heating.

By Jeff St. John . 31 August 2021
Electrification

Quebec utilities have a plan to curb gas use and cut emissions during winter heating season

An unusual partnership between electric and gas providers targets fewer winter peaks and lower overall costs than an all-electric approach.

By Jeff St. John . 19 August 2021
Carbon-free buildings

California takes bold steps to make electricity the fuel of choice for new buildings

A first-of-its-kind building code will create strong incentives for homebuilders to use all-electric heating and appliances. Next challenge: existing buildings.

By Jeff St. John . 11 August 2021
Grid edge

Demand response hasn't taken off in the Pacific Northwest. Will a massive heat wave change that?

Climate change, summer peaks and clean energy mandates push a hydropower-rich region to take another look at behind-the-meter flexibility.

By Jeff St. John . 2 July 2021
Opinion

Pacific Northwest heat wave makes the case for incentivizing heat pumps

Electric heat pumps can act as air conditioners — and move home heating systems away from natural gas.

By Justin Guay, Nate Adams . 29 June 2021

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Heat pumps

How fast can Europe wean itself off Russian gas?

A net-zero future for gas utilities? Switching to underground thermal networks

New tools and tech to prep your electrical panel for an all-electric home

What are the hurdles to electrifying a home? Contractors and experts weigh in

Do heat pumps need a rebrand?

Ahead of the curve: A new analysis on maximizing our climate technology investments

Quebec utilities have a plan to curb gas use and cut emissions during winter heating season

California takes bold steps to make electricity the fuel of choice for new buildings

Demand response hasn't taken off in the Pacific Northwest. Will a massive heat wave change that?

Pacific Northwest heat wave makes the case for incentivizing heat pumps