A consortium of US states and territories just announced a commitment to deploy 20 million heat pumps by 2030. Here’s why that matters.
when their existing air conditioner dies overcomes many hurdles: it taps an existing workforce of AC contractors; electrical capacity is less likely to be an issue with central AC; and it avoids “emergency” installation in the dead of winter.Solar-powered homes see improved returns for heat pump conversions because solar often generates cheaper electricity than the grid provides.
The most immediate step is for states to leverage new federal IRA funding to help low- and moderate-income homes upgrade and electrify. States can act now to implement the US Department of Energy’s flagship
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