Electrification
Data centers, bitcoin and EVs send utilities scrambling for more power
U.S. energy use has been flat, but bitcoin, data centers and EVs are fueling a spike and threatening climate goals.
Electrification
Policy & regulation
Massachusetts passes bill to speed clean energy and slow gas expansion
The long-awaited legislation comes as advocates say more state-level climate policy is needed. Governor Maura Healey is expected to sign it into law.
By Carrie Klein .
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Heat pumps
Yes, heat pumps slash emissions even if powered by a dirty grid
Installing a heat pump now is better for the climate, even if you run it on U.S. electricity generated mostly by fossil fuels. Here's why.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Span's plan to get its smart electrical panels into more homes
The startup is expanding its product line to help small homes and apartments add heat pumps, induction stoves and EVs — and help utilities manage them.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
She’s a clean-energy pro. Electrifying her home was still a slog
In just 15 months, Judy Ko got a heat pump, solar, a home battery, insulation, an EV and more. Here’s what was easy about the process — and what was "just crazy."By Alison F. Takemura .
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Carbon-free buildings
This Colorado community is already living in the all-electric future
In the Geos neighborhood, heat pumps, solar and energy efficiency abound. The net-zero community offers a glimpse into what a decarbonized home can look like.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Heat pumps
Heat pumps outsold gas furnaces again last year — and the gap is growing
While sales of both heat pumps and gas furnaces were down in 2023, heat pumps are proving more popular than ever.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Heat pumps
Renters, you too can get a heat pump — a micro one, at least
"Micro” heat pumps aren’t as powerful as whole-home versions, but they’re portable, plug into a 120V outlet — and they’re increasingly effective in the cold.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Who should foot the huge bill to switch California homes to heat pumps?
Fearful of short-term rate hikes, regulators nixed Southern California Edison’s $744M building electrification plan. Environmental groups say the climate can't wait.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
This new tool will help you plan your home electrification journey
Electrification nonprofit Rewiring America has launched a free tool to help homeowners make a step-by-step plan to get off fossil fuels.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Hydrogen
Is there any place for fossil fuels in the clean hydrogen future?
Fossil fuel interests want to shape the emerging clean hydrogen economy to serve their business needs — a desire in conflict with climate goals.By Jeff St. John .
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