Why Resilient & Efficient US Building Energy Codes Are Important

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2022 03:25:36 +0000

building energy codesThe first installment of a 5-year, $225 million US program to support building energy code adoption, training, and technical assistance at the state and local level is beginning.

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All I Want For Christmas Is A New Voltex AL Heat Pump Water Heater

Credit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:37:30 +0000

Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are a key technology for a zero-emissions 21st century. They are 2–4 times more efficient than fossil gas or electric resistance water heaters, emit little if any CO2 (depending on your electricity mix), and cost around $100 a year to operate. And, if you’ve got lots of family members, housemates, […]

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An Open Letter To Designers & Manufacturers Of Portable Power Stations

Credit to Author: Barry A.F.| Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:00:36 +0000

In recent years there has been a huge rise in the demand and types of portable battery storage systems available to consumers. This has brought an industry that practically did not exist 10 years ago to the forefront. Customers can now buy portable batteries that can run appliances, with sizes ranging from 85Wh to almost […]

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Rheem Releases 120V Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heater That Can Be Plugged Into Typical Outlet

Credit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:00:24 +0000

Last fall I wrote about how 120 volt heat pump water heaters were just about to come out on the market. Well, they’re finally here! Rheem released its 120V ProTerra(R) Plug-in Heat Pump water heater (HPWH) in July and everyone is excited! Ok, you may not geek out on heat pump water heaters as much […]

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Our Water Heaters Could Help Save the Wilderness

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2022 03:50:22 +0000

These solutions – renewable energy, heat pumps, electric vehicles and other electric solutions –  are capable of eliminating the majority of global carbon emissions.  Whenever a furnace or water heater or gas burning car is replaced with a clean electric alternative, it builds a piece of our new clean energy system and helps slow devastating climate impacts.

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U.S. DOE Announces Breakthrough in Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:20:44 +0000

Lennox’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Unlocks Potential for Domestic Manufacturing of Clean Energy Heating Products that Slash Energy Bills for Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last week announced that American heat pump manufacturer Lennox International became the first partner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump […]

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