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Technician installing instrumentation for heat pump/air-conditioning unit. National Institute of Standards and Technology, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. From the EPA, edited for length As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the general competition selection of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator […] Images courtesy of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association Joe Parsons As the cost of heating and cooling homes continues to rise, many New England homeowners are exploring more efficient and sustainable methods to regulate indoor temperatures. One of the most promising technologies is the geothermal heat pump (GHP), also […] HPWHs can be two to four times more efficient than standard units, which translates to energy savings and reduced carbon emissions. (Flickr/Jeff Robbins) The Department of Energy aims to reduce barriers to technology adoption by providing customized, comprehensive guidance for sizing, selection, and installation U.S. Department of Energy, Office of […] G.E.T. Staff We are pleased to announce that ARC Mechanical, experts on cold climate heat pumps, and Fresh Air Solutions, a local family-owned and operated heat pump deep cleaning business, have recently partnered to provide heat pump users with the highest level of heat pump installation, maintenance, and customer service available. With […] Researchers Sumeet Sinha and Yaobin Yang attach a fiber optic cable to the water pipe. Carrie Klein Framingham, Massachusetts is the site of the first gas-utility-run networked geothermal system, ever! Once complete, this network of water-filled pipes, heat pumps and boreholes will provide heating and cooling to a community of over […] The property is powered by a 12 kWh photovoltaic solar array. (Courtesy photos) Dan Vastyan As inverter-driven mini-split technology gains HVAC market share by roughly 30% each year, it’s being embraced in even the unlikeliest of places. Eastern Indiana is home to a growing Amish community, where members are drawn […] Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Goldman The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) greatly expanded the tax benefits for ground source heat pumps (GSHP) for both commercial taxpayers and for system designers effective January 1, 2023. GSHP tax credits increased from 10% to a potential 50% tax credit and the EPAct Section 179D designer […] Geothermal heat pumps can save up to 70% on your annual energy bill. (ClimateMaster, Inc.) Joe Parsons If you’re wondering what geothermal heating costs, then you may already know that switching to an eco-friendly option requires some investment. According to energy.gov, reducing heating costs by as much as 50% […] Robb Aldrich Electrification is all the rage. Modern air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) are fantastic technologies, and they can provide reliable, efficient, clean, affordable, and sustainable heating and cooling when done well and in the right application. I worry that these caveats are too often glossed over. I’ve also seen really bad heat pump installations, and […] Radiant floors bring energy-efficient, low-maintenance comfort to homes while promoting a cleaner indoor environment. Kim Bliss When the global pandemic forced lockdowns across the country and many employees were mandated to work from home, it brought a new focus on the need for sustainability and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in structures. This trend is bringing […] |
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