A coalition of 25 governors and the Biden administration announced a pledge Thursday to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030.
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What has the Inflation Reduction Act done for Maine’s climate so far?
The biggest benefits provided to Mainers by the landmark law so far are the federal electric vehicle and heat pump tax credits that became available in January.
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Home AC units – in Maine, all the cool kids are using them
Air conditioning has long been considered unnecessary – even luxurious – for many Mainers. But as summers get hotter, the need for cool, dry homes is creating converts.
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Maine pledges to install 175,000 more heat pumps by 2027
Maine met its goal to install 100,000 heat pumps two years ahead of schedule. So Gov. Janet Mills is raising the bar, hoping that general state and federal incentives will help Maine lower heating bills and meet its climate goals.
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Heat pumps boom in Maine, despite frigid cold and oil industry pushback
In Maine, exorbitant oil and gas prices have motivated people to switch to heat pumps, prompting the fossil fuel industry to step up its efforts to beat back the trend.
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Electricity rate option triggers skepticism, partisan charges
Heat pump rates are not being subsided by other customers, the Maine Public Utilities Commision says.
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Have a heat pump? New electric rates could save you money
The new rates, which apply to the delivery portion of electricity bills, aren’t for everyone. Scrutinizing when and how much power you use is key to potential savings.
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Alternative ways to stay warm
With heating oil prices in flux, residents are looking for ways to stay warm that are better for the environment and their bank accounts.
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Pump it up: Can you keep warm in winter with a heat pump alone?
An Efficiency Maine initiative may be changing minds about the energy-saving devices, after testing their stand-alone performance in subzero temperatures.