Google Gemini generated this conceptual illustration visualizing the policy conflict where states employ innovative tools like zoning and emissions standards to phase out natural gas, defending against federal efforts to block outright bans.
Gas bans in new buildings moved from obscure municipal policy to national legal conflict in a remarkably short period of time. For most of the past decade, city ordinances limiting or prohibiting new natural gas hookups were treated as a local matter tied to building codes, air quality, and long … [continued]
The Spanish government is going down the route a bit that President Biden and Democrats went down. It is subsidizing the manufacturing of various renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, to the tune of €355 million. “The new call for funding proposals is inviting equipment makers from the following categories … [continued]
A new point-and-shoot app makes it easy for homeowners to estimate their savings from heat pumps and other energy efficiency upgrades (cropped, courtesy of Zero Homes).
Regardless of the sorry state of federal energy policy today, climate action continues apace among the many US states where public servants prioritize energy affordability alongside job creation, health, and safety. A case in point is Colorado, where the heat pump business is heating up as stakeholders race to capitalize … [continued]
New, commercial-scale, energy efficient rooftop heat pumps will hit the US market within the next two years, cutting costs and emissions, too. (cropped, courtesy of Carrier).
New, commercial-scale, energy efficient rooftop heat pumps will hit the US market within the next two years, cutting costs and emissions, too.
University of Hawaii at Manoa and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Teamed up To Analyze Feasibility of Geothermal Cooling Technologies By Justin Daugherty, NLR In areas with geologically recent volcanic activity and ample underground water flow, like the Hawaiian Islands, geothermal energy technologies present options to augment the electric grid. To … [continued]
The US electric heat pump startup Quilt has expanded from California into 16 US states, indicating a rising demand for energy efficient home HVAC systems despite this year's U-turn in federal energy policy (screenshot, courtesy of Quilt).
The US electric heat pump startup Quilt has expanded from California into 16 US states, indicating a rising demand for energy efficient home HVAC systems despite this year’s U-turn in federal energy policy.
Last summer I did something very ambitious. I DIY-installed a ductless heat pump system almost completely solo. And it wasn’t just one simple ductless system, it was five indoor ductless heat pumps (3 of them on a second floor) and two outdoor units. I’d never done anything like it before, … [continued]
Navien, a 50 year old company that leads the market in tankless gas water heaters and boilers, is making a big splash (pun intended) with its first heat pump water heater (HPWH), which came to market this fall. This HPWH (called the NWP 500) is a deviation for the company … [continued]
Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKSP) has reported its best financial quarter in company history, showing that its transition from truck accessories to distributed clean-energy systems is gaining serious traction. For the third consecutive quarter, Worksport recorded both record revenues and expanding margins, underscoring how domestic manufacturing and renewable integration are beginning … [continued]
Today, the first day of Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) week, the non-profit led Advanced Water Heating Initiative is making history with the release of the first song ever written about a water heater. We are excited to share this historical moment with the CleanTechnica community! Why write a song … [continued]
