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The Battle Over Gas Stoves Reaches the House Floor
Gas stove policies have been heating up in Congress and across state legislatures this year. Two bills — the Save Our Gas Stoves Act (H.R. 1640), and the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act [...]
Legislative Developments Across Key States (So Far)
Below is a recap of the big building wins (and losses) across key states during this legislative session. California California made headlines in April 2023 when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Berkeley’s [...]
IIJA and IRA Funding Update for Buildings
It has been 18 months since President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law, and 9 months since he enacted the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The two landmark pieces of [...]
Insulation — An essential decarbonization tool
One of the most important steps in achieving a decarbonized home is also one of the least sexy: insulation. While heat pumps are critical, it’s also important to make sure your HVAC doesn’t have [...]
Heat Pump Water Heaters 101
Did you know that water heating is the second-largest source of home energy use after HVAC? Taking hot showers, doing laundry, and washing dishes can really rack up both the BTUs and the bills. [...]
Financing the Electrification Transition
Let’s face it: electrification can be expensive. Just installing an air source heat pump will often cost $10,000 - $15,000 for a 2,000 square foot house. Upgrading from gas appliances to a heat pump water heater, [...]