The region will need more electricity as its energy use changes, according to a new report.
The post EVs, heat pumps seen creating Northeast grid crunch appeared first on E&E News by POLITICO.
EVs, heat pumps seen creating Northeast grid crunch
Energy Transition
Maine turns its heat pump focus to ‘whole-house’ systems that can all but eliminate fossil fuel use
New state incentives are pushing Mainers to adopt “whole-house” heat pump systems, making efficient electricity the primary home heat source and discouraging the secondary use of oil or gas. Federal tax credits are still […]
Climate Crisis
‘Generational’ Arctic blast hits Northeast US, Canada
NewsWeather A “generational” Arctic blast brought dangerously cold temperatures to swaths of the northeastern United States and Canada on Saturday, with forecasters warning that frostbite could occur in just five minutes. Atop Mount Washington in […]
Climate Crisis
Insulation upgrades, limited aid hold Mainers back from heat pumps
This article was originally published by Maine Monitor. Venus Nappi strolled through a community center in South Portland in early April, chatting with vendors at Maine’s annual Green Home + Energy Show about electric […]