Heat pumps
Heat pumps outsold gas furnaces again last year — and the gap is growing
While sales of both heat pumps and gas furnaces were down in 2023, heat pumps are proving more popular than ever.
By Alison F. Takemura .
Heat pumps
Heat pumps
Mass. regulator orders National Grid to set lower winter rate for heat pumps
The decision instructs the state’s second-largest utility to develop a more affordable wintertime electricity rate for customers who have a heat pump.
By Sarah Shemkus .
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Heat pumps
Renters, you too can get a heat pump — a micro one, at least
"Micro” heat pumps aren’t as powerful as whole-home versions, but they’re portable, plug into a 120V outlet — and they’re increasingly effective in the cold.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Who should foot the huge bill to switch California homes to heat pumps?
Fearful of short-term rate hikes, regulators nixed Southern California Edison’s $744M building electrification plan. Environmental groups say the climate can't wait.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
This new tool will help you plan your home electrification journey
Electrification nonprofit Rewiring America has launched a free tool to help homeowners make a step-by-step plan to get off fossil fuels.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Carbon-free buildings
New York will replace gas pipelines to pump clean heat into buildings
A state law has spurred 13 utility pilot projects aimed at creating neighborhoodwide thermal energy networks — a climate strategy gaining traction nationwide.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
5 New Year’s resolutions to electrify your life
Want to decarbonize your home and commute? Here are some low-stakes steps to kick-start your electrification journey.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Climatetech finance
UK’s Octopus Energy raises $800M to expand global clean energy push
The clean power provider is now worth nearly $8 billion and has plans to ramp up heat-pump manufacturing and move into overseas markets.By Julian Spector .
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Electrification
Yes, it’s possible to electrify a home on just 100 amps
It may require careful planning and efficient appliances like heat pumps, but 100-amp service can be enough to kick fossil fuels out of your home.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Heat pumps
Heat-pump water heaters are a winner for the climate — and your wallet
The tech costs more than conventional options upfront, but federal tax credits, new 120V models and strong savings have made them more appealing than ever.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Heat pumps
Heat pumps are everywhere — even in clothes dryers
Using heat pumps to dry clothes is dramatically more energy-efficient. Thanks to new rebates, the appliance could be coming soon to a laundry room near you.By Alison F. Takemura .
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