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AdobeStock 125016564 Carl Pope How can the fastest growing source of U.S. electricity – renewable energy — be providing the cheapest power in history, while at the same time there is a national affordability crisis leaving 80 million Americans struggling with their utility bills? Our utility network is in transition, with the old […] Outdoor unit of a Mitsubishi mini-split heat pump. (Mitsubishi Electric image.) Efficiency Vermont A heat pump is a sophisticated air conditioner that can also heat your home or business. “Heat pump”—the name alone can cause confusion, because a heat pump is first and foremost an energy efficient air conditioner (AC). […] This graphic from Well-Connect demonstrates the differences in operating costs of propane, air source-heat pump and ground-source geothermal systems at different outside air temperatures. Martin Wahl A hybrid geothermal heat pump system that works with existing legacy heating systems helps homeowners with wells on their properties to reduce both their heating […] Main-Care delivers Bioheat® throughout the Hudson Valley in New York state and also the Rutland, Vermont area. (Photo: Main-Care) Bioheat® is a blend of biodiesel and conventional petroleum-based heating fuel, ranging from 2% biodiesel up to 99%. It is a trademark of the Clean Fuels Alliance America, a trade association of biodiesel, […] Joe Parsons As the world turns towards sustainable energy solutions, ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are emerging as a transformative technology in both residential and commercial sectors. These systems offer significant advantages over traditional heating and cooling methods, including improved energy efficiency, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs, and increased comfort for […] Heat pumps can reduce home energy costs, even in the coldest states. (AdobeStock_1253153447) American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) press release from March 11, 2025 New research from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) identifies commonsense electric utility rate reforms that will keep households from seeing increased bills […] Aerial image of geothermal energy plant, pipes and smoke chimneys. Iceland. (AdobeStock 682434715/Kosmenko) Next-generation geothermal energy means drilling deep—for heat instead of oil and gas. Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth Reprint with permission from Inside Climate News, October 26, 2024 blog, https://insideclimatenews.org/news/26102024/fracking-technology-geothermal-energy/ From our collaborating partner Living […] Efficiency Maine Efficiency Maine’s success accelerating the electrification of home heating was honored on October 30 with the prestigious “Leader of the Pack” award from The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The award, which is bestowed every five years, recognizes outstanding energy efficiency programs across the United States. This year […] (Photo credit: Cait Bourgault Photography for ReVision Energy) Ben Joslin Heat pumps provide homeowners with a range of benefits – cleaner, more affordable heating and cooling year-round. But to get these benefits, the system must be correctly sized for the house, explains Dave Ragsdale, one of ReVision Energy’s Thermal Technical Specialists. […] Heating capacity drops off sharply at low outside temperature for standard, but not cold climate, heat pumps. (© 2024 Rewiring America, Inc) Bill Coder Combustion can no longer be seen as the one cost-effective means for electricity generation, space heating, transportation, or even cooking. But consumers have been slow to upgrade from fossil […] |
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