A new study of 10,000 Americans suggests decarbonization programs should focus on reducing upfront costs and emphasize health, comfort — and even aesthetic benefits.
In addition to residential, Heat pumps are absolutely showing up in commercial constructions. Recent US climate incentives are targeted at just this change and you’ll see a LOT of new buildings claiming that credit.
It’s true. I can’t afford the conversion.
But it wouldn’t matter if my grid was supplied by renewables and regulations were imposed on industries doing 90% of the damage.
Do you mean “would matter?”
Buildings are about 13% of US emissions:
That’s enough to make a difference if we can get people onto heat pumps instead of burning stuff.
I would like them to break out commercial uses vs residential.
That’s in the detailed report:
You are all sourced up! Hell yeah
In addition to residential, Heat pumps are absolutely showing up in commercial constructions. Recent US climate incentives are targeted at just this change and you’ll see a LOT of new buildings claiming that credit.