Electric heat pumps are positioned as the most affordable and energy-efficient method to heat and cool homes, significantly outpacing gas furnaces in sales across the nation.
The Rewiring America study highlights that by eliminating gas and oil appliances for heat, hot water, and clothes drying and switching to heat pumps, the U.S. could see a drop of 400 million metric tons in annual greenhouse gas emissions.
The research shows that if American households transitioned to electric, health-related benefits could save approximately $40 billion through reduced premature deaths, fewer hospital visits, and lower asthma attacks.
Wael Kanj emphasized that the pollution reductions from simple appliance swaps could be profound, with the overall impact hinging on whether electricity comes from renewable sources or fossil fuels.
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