More northern Europeans are thinking about adding air conditioning. But there’s a lot to consider before making a decision.
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Permanently installing a heat pump system in a building is expensive. But new window units can deliver many of the benefits with far less cost and go with renters when they move.
Two professors of energy studies – one British, the other Swedish – explore the very different histories of home heating in their countries.
Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.
The Earth’s own heat can be brought up from underground and used as a source of energy that emits almost no greenhouse gases and can operate 24/7 almost anywhere on the planet.
There are many ways to cool down – or avoid getting hot in the first place.
The administration said the grants were ‘no longer consistent with EPA funding priorities.’ Spokane, which has faced deadly heat waves in eastern Washington, shows who is at risk.
The new federal law favors energy technologies that are already profitable and increase global warming over cleaner approaches that could use the investment support.
Electric vehicle sales are racing ahead in the UK – but the switch to heat pumps is lagging behind.
Labour will not cut the £13.2 billion warm homes plan, as some expected. But issues remain.
Some technologies could rapidly cut emissions, while others do little to fight climate change. The House bill favors the latter while nixing support for the former.
‘The coal fire was where most of our participants let their minds linger.’
Getting off gas at home is healthier, cheaper and better for the planet. Now the Electrify 2515 community pilot project promises to demonstrate household electrification at scale.
Despite knowing about climate change and the contribution of fossil fuel-based heating to it, most people are unwilling to change the gas-based heating systems they are familiar with.
Any heater that burns fuel without adequate ventilation is dangerous in a home – and none are as safe or efficient as a reverse-cycle air conditioner.
The new government aims to retrofit five million homes in five years – while footing 10% of the bill.
Electricity networks in cities need the biggest overhaul – but the public can help.
The public is largely open to moving away from fossil fuel use for residential heating and hot water.
Oil and gas must be eliminated from heating systems over the coming years.
People who switch from gas to reverse-cycle air conditioning to heat their homes still want to feel comfortable. Some don’t. Home electrification programs must tackle the causes of the problem.
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