A service line non-pipeline alternative program can reduce utility costs, support electrification, and give customers more choice in their energy future.
The refrigerant gas inside heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system — for air conditioners and heat pumps — plays a major role in how well it performs, impacting comfort, energy use, and the climate.
Utility energy efficiency programs are shifting as states update policies and markets evolve. Instead of funding gas appliances like furnaces and water heaters, more states are investing in weatherization and beneficial electrification to cut emissions,…
Eight states are starting to phase out gas line extension allowances, saving up to $750 million in utility bills annually.
The US power grid is facing another major test. After a massive heat dome settled over the US last week, temperatures pushed into the triple digits across major cities from St. Louis…
A warmer world demands more cooling, but with EVs, data centers, and industry set to increase electricity demand, any cooling technology must begin with efficiency top of mind. Enter solid-state cooling — a revolutionary class…
Since launching RMI’s Green Upgrade Calculator last year, more than 10,000 individuals have used the tool to explore the cost and carbon savings benefits of everything from rooftop solar to heat pumps to e-bikes. Version…
Four reasons why it makes sense for homes still heating with oil or propane to switch to heat pumps and how policymakers can help make it happen.
Field testing results show that super-efficient ACs use 60 percent less energy than typical AC units, while enhancing occupant comfort.
Bill savings from heat pumps for heating and hot water are largely due to cooling savings and beneficial electric rates.
