Heat pumps
How to shift building heat to electric? NY activists have lots of ideas
Climate advocates are backing bills that would push New York state to go big on heat pumps — and move faster to phase out fossil gas.
By Jeff St. John .
Heat pumps
Clean industry
How heat pumps can turn wasted energy into low-carbon whisky
A century-old Scottish distillery has halved its CO2 emissions with waste-heat recovery tech. Others could follow suit — if regulations and economics align.
By Jeff St. John .
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Fossil fuels
How fast can Europe wean itself off Russian gas?
Heat pumps and clean energy can improve Europe's energy security while aiding climate goals.By Jeff St. John .
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Utilities
A net-zero future for gas utilities? Switching to underground thermal networks
Three pilot projects in Massachusetts will connect ground-source heat pumps to heat and cool entire neighborhoods.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
New tools and tech to prep your electrical panel for an all-electric home
Solar, batteries, EVs and electric heat pumps can overload home electrical panels. Lots of companies are coming up with solutions.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
What are the hurdles to electrifying a home? Contractors and experts weigh in
Installing heat pumps and induction stoves can be costly and complex, but they boost homeowners' health and comfort — and benefit the climate too.By Jeff St. John .
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Heat pumps
Do heat pumps need a rebrand?
The #energytwitter brain trust weighs in with catchier alternatives for the double-duty appliance that can cool and warm.By Mike Munsell .
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Clean energy
Ahead of the curve: A new analysis on maximizing our climate technology investments
Cheap renewables change the calculus around EVs and electric heating.By Jeff St. John .
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Electrification
Quebec utilities have a plan to curb gas use and cut emissions during winter heating season
An unusual partnership between electric and gas providers targets fewer winter peaks and lower overall costs than an all-electric approach.By Jeff St. John .
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Carbon-free buildings
California takes bold steps to make electricity the fuel of choice for new buildings
A first-of-its-kind building code will create strong incentives for homebuilders to use all-electric heating and appliances. Next challenge: existing buildings.By Jeff St. John .
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Grid edge
Demand response hasn't taken off in the Pacific Northwest. Will a massive heat wave change that?
Climate change, summer peaks and clean energy mandates push a hydropower-rich region to take another look at behind-the-meter flexibility.By Jeff St. John .
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