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House hunting in Eugene, Oregon is about to get far more transparent and sustainable. A newly approved policy guarantees that prospective buyers will see a home's energy efficiency rating and utility estimates before buying.
Canada just launched a $2 billion program offering rebates up to $10,000 to help families switch to energy-efficient heat pumps, making home heating cheaper and cleaner. The streamlined program requires no energy audits and promises approval within 24 hours.
America is experiencing a quiet revolution in home heating as climate-friendly heat pumps reach near-dominance in new construction. These energy-efficient systems that both heat and cool homes now appear in nearly half of all newly built houses.
A new partnership between heat pump startup Quilt and energy company Palmetto eliminates upfront installation costs, making home heating and cooling upgrades as easy as a monthly subscription. The financing breakthrough could accelerate America's shift toward energy-efficient climate control.
Millions of American homes are still using heating technology that works like a giant toaster, costing families an average of $1,530 extra every year. A new study shows switching to modern heat pumps could save households thousands while making power grids more reliable.
Daikin just made switching from gas to electric heating as simple as connecting pipes. Their new modular heat pump works with existing home systems, removing the biggest barrier to cleaner home energy.
Homeowners in cold climates just got a powerful new way to ditch fossil fuels and slash heating bills. Samsung's new heat pump works down to negative 13 degrees Fahrenheit while cutting energy costs.
A revolutionary appliance is slashing utility bills across America while helping the environment. Heat pump water heaters use four times less energy than traditional models, paying for themselves in just over two years.