Heat pumps run on electricity and are energy efficient – meaning they can be powered by solar and wind energy and save us money on energy bills. Photo: EcoPhotography.
Flooding, uncharacteristically warm temperatures, and minimal snowfall: These are all symptoms of climate change in New England this winter. It’s clear we need to move away from the fossil fuels warming our planet, like gas, oil, and coal, so we can protect our region for future generations.
One way to do so is to upgrade how we heat our homes and businesses. That’s why a new nine-state pledge to boost electric heat pumps is garnering attention. It holds the promise of booting outdated and polluting gas heating. With Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island all signing on to the pledge, let’s look at five takeaways from this agreement and what they mean for you.