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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

New laws make heat pump installers a hot commodity

The updated Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) requires sellers of single family homes or duplexes to complete at least six credits worth of upgrades before final sale or pay $2,500 to the city, which is then funneled to the buyer upon completion of the upgrades. For many sellers, installing a heat pump is the easiest and most efficient way to earn all six credits in one fell swoop, while also significantly increasing the appeal of the property, notes Grimsich, CEO of 1-888-Heat-Pumps.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

How much will new windows and doors cost me if I get the new SEAI grant?

Homeowners can apply for up to €12,500 towards heat pump installation, and grants for cavity wall and attic insulation have increased.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Real estate

Exclusive: Gradient's heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits | TechCrunch

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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Explainer: What's new in the Government's latest home retrofitting scheme?

New SEAI and government grants broaden access to home retrofits, funding windows, doors, insulation, and heat pump installations with specific amounts and start dates.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

New survey casts doubt on heat pump savings as two-thirds report losses

Heat pumps are more energy-efficient and lower-carbon than gas boilers, but higher electricity prices often make them more expensive to run despite rising sales.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Real estate

Exclusive: Gradient's heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits | TechCrunch

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 days ago

Activists protest high gas bills outside Brooklyn's National Grid HQ

Activists protested high gas bills and demanded city-funded heat pump subsidies and a phaseout of new gas boilers to lower costs and pollution.
New York City
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

More NYCHA Apartments to Get Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps

Over 700 Beach 41st Street Houses units will switch to electric heat pumps, reducing pollution and improving reliability compared with aging fossil-fuel boilers.
Environment
fromChicago Tribune
2 years ago

Letters: Our climate is in trouble. Chicago needs a ban on methane gas in new buildings.

Banning methane gas in new Chicago buildings would cut greenhouse gas emissions and save residents money through electrification.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

UK households to get 15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills

Households will be eligible for thousands of pounds' worth of solar panels and other green tech to lower their energy bills, the government has announced. The long-awaited Warm Homes Plan promises to provide 15bn to households across the UK over the next five years, as well as introducing new rights for renters. The government has said it wants to create a "rooftop revolution", tripling the number of homes with solar, and lifting one million people out of fuel poverty.
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East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Does your home need an electrical upgrade? Call Mr. Poppy.

Modernizing knob-and-tube wiring in Oakland historic homes greatly raises renovation costs, prompting a local electrical firm to offer affordable, trustworthy upgrade services.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Palo Alto doubles down to meet climate goals - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto will electrify homes, buildings, and vehicles and expand community communications to reach an 80% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Does your home need an electrical upgrade? Call Mr. Poppy.

Berkeley's historic homes have plenty of charms, but knob-and-tube wiring isn't one of them. Modernizing these antiquated electrical systems can add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of home improvement projects, especially HVAC and appliance upgrades. That concern is what led to the creation last November of Mr. Poppy Electric, a Berkeley-based electrical contractor firm founded by longtime friends Tenzin Soepa and Andrei Smith, both Berkeley High School graduates.
East Bay real estate
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Is a Geothermal Energy System Right for Your Home?

Geothermal heat pumps provide reliable, low‑carbon heating and cooling, cut energy use 25–50%, reduce costs up to 60%, and can significantly lower electricity demand.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ministers may cut green tech mandate from new homes regulations in England

England's future homes standard will require solar panels and heat pumps but will likely not mandate battery storage for new-build homes.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK electricity demand rises for second year running as EVs, heat pumps and AI drive surge

UK electricity demand has reversed two decades of decline, rising for a second consecutive year due to EVs, heat pumps and AI-driven data centres.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Geothermal networks let cities warm and cool as one

The plan - hatched by Troy's economic-development office to revitalize the downtown area and now driven by regional utility company National Grid - is to combine the buildings' heating and cooling systems in a single high-efficiency, low-carbon network. The hope is that more buildings will join the scheme before the thermal network begins operating in 2027. Ultimately, it might wean all of the Central Troy Historic District off natural gas.
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fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Could this simple radiator gadget be the solution to your rising heating bills?

With heating bills soaring, everyone is looking for a simple way to cut costs - which is where radiator booster fans could come to the rescue. For those who have never heard of them, these gadgets attach to the bottom or top of the best radiator, drawing in cooler air from the floor, blowing it across the warm radiator surface, and then pushing the heated air quickly around the room. To find out whether these add-ons really work (or whether they're just another gimmick), we asked a heating expert for their opinions and put them to the test on our own radiators.
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fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Underfloor heating or radiators? Expert reveals the most energy-efficient option

Underfloor heating is generally more energy-efficient, especially with heat pumps, while radiators heat rooms faster but need higher water temperatures.
#building-codes
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fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

7,500 heat pump grant under review in Treasury budget talks

UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding faces potential cuts as a Treasury review of energy levies explores savings that could affect heat pump and biomass grants.
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fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
3 months ago

Boston Residents Could Save On Energy Costs Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Boston offers no-cost consultations, rebates, low-cost financing, plans to install heat pumps and weatherize buildings to reduce energy costs and fossil fuel reliance by 2027.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK unveils carbon budget delivery plan' to get back on track for net zero targets

This Labour government is all in on action to tackle the climate crisis because it is the way to secure better lives for people in Britain today and protect future generations tomorrow. This plan sets out the ambitious actions we have taken in our first 15 months unleashing investment, creating jobs, rebuilding our energy security. Meanwhile, our political opponents have embarked down an anti-jobs, anti-science path that would spell disaster for our economy, our security and our planet.
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fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

IKEA adds solar panels and heat pumps to UK range

IKEA has long been known for transforming how we furnish our homes, now it wants to help power them too. The retail giant has unveiled a brand-new Home Energy Services range in the UK, featuring solar panels, heat pumps, home batteries and EV chargers designed to make sustainable living simpler and more accessible. Partnering with renewable energy experts Aira and Soly, IKEA says its latest offering could help households cut both emissions and energy bills while making the switch to greener technology effortless.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Engineers urged to sign up to heat pump giveaway' for their homes

A UK programme funds home heat pumps and training for engineers to accelerate adoption and support meeting the country's 2050 net-zero heating targets.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Why tech companies should help pay for solar on your roof

Tech data centers could meet rising electricity demand by funding residential rooftop solar, battery storage, and heat-pump upgrades instead of building new power plants.
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fromHomebuilding
5 months ago

Biomass boilers vs heat pumps - how to choose the best system for heating your home

Biomass boilers burn wood-based products while heat pumps derive heat from air or ground temperature.
#clean-energy
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Two more ads banned over misleading' government funding claim

The UK's ASA banned misleading heat pump ads from Aira and EDF Energy regarding installation costs and grant eligibility.
fromHomebuilding
6 months ago

How air con installation grants of 7,500 could soon be available from the government

The UK government is considering expanding its Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps that offer both heating and cooling amid rising summer temperatures.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?

Chris Baraniuk highlighted the urgent need to decarbonize energy systems, emphasizing the role of electric heat pumps as alternatives to gas and oil for domestic heating.
Environment
fromHomebuilding
7 months ago

Manchester to become UK's heat pump capital with historic five-year agreement

Greater Manchester aims to lead the UK in low-carbon home heating by planning the installation of 64,000 heat pumps by 2030, emphasizing a wide-reaching impact.
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fromHomebuilding
8 months ago

IKEA moves into the UK home energy market with new heat pump range

IKEA introduces heat pumps in the UK to enhance home energy efficiency and promote sustainable living.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear a podcast about heat pumps? | George Monbiot

The BBC's censorship reflects economic interests influencing its editorial decisions, particularly regarding environmental issues like heat pumps.
fromSilicon Canals
10 months ago

Dutch deep tech company BlueHeart Energy raises funding

We're pleased to announce our strategic investment in BlueHeart, whose innovative thermo-acoustic-based heat pump technology complements our best-in-class scroll compressor portfolio.
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London politics
fromianVisits
10 months ago

Gas boilers now biggest source of air pollution in central London, study shows

ULEZ has reduced vehicle pollution in London, revealing gas boilers as the main source of remaining nitrogen oxides pollution.
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