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Electricity networks in cities need the biggest overhaul – but the public can help.
There are grants of £7,500 available to help with the cost of installing heat pumps.
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The public is largely open to moving away from fossil fuel use for residential heating and hot water.
Hybrid systems combine two or more technologies to heat a house.
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Oil and gas must be eliminated from heating systems over the coming years.
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People who switch from gas to reverse-cycle air conditioning to heat their homes still want to feel comfortable. Some don’t. Home electrification programs must tackle the causes of the problem.
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Heat pumps are relatively scarce in the UK – but that could be about to change.
Heat pumps are three times more energy-efficient than boilers.
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The UK trails European neighbours on replacing gas boilers with energy-efficient heat pumps.
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A heater with a 300-litre tank can store as much energy as a home battery at a fraction of the cost. Being able to store surplus solar energy at the right times helps grid stability and cuts emissions.
To address the growing urban population, along with the joint affordability and environmental crises, Canada needs to build more affordable, energy-efficient buildings.
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In order to ensure new multi-unit housing prioritizes comfort and health, future residents and building owners should know what design choices to advocate for.
Snow on cattle drive sculptures in Dallas after a winter storm, Feb. 3, 2022.
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Texas wasn’t prepared to keep the lights on during Winter Storm Uri, and it won’t be ready for future cold weather unless it starts thinking about energy demand as well as supply.
Emissions from space heating and cooling in homes represent almost one-fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Policies that encourage the use of low-carbon technology like heat pumps can help motivate residents to decarbonize their homes.
Infrared imaging reveals where most heat is lost from a house.
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Home energy efficiency improvements should not be a luxury for those who can afford it.
Air conditioners are one source of leaking HFCs.
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The US Senate voted to ratify the Kigali Amendment, agreeing on a bipartisan vote to phase down climate-warming HFCs. Now what?
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Heat pumps use a fraction of the energy of traditional electric or gas heaters, which means they slash both energy costs and emissions.
Weatherization and new windows are big money and energy savers.
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Cutting a home’s energy waste starts with stopping the leaks. Energy-efficient appliances and windows can make a difference, too.
Insulating walls and windows can keep hot air outside during future heatwaves.
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Adapt to climate change with insulated walls, window shutters and reverse-cycle heat pumps.
Capturing energy from clubbers could help power homes and buildings.
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Extracting and storing human body heat we generate could improve building sustainability while cutting bills.
LED lightbulbs are just the start.
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Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home.
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Shared ground heat exchanges could provide low-carbon heating for up to 80% of homes in the UK, research suggests.
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Electricity, not what the EU calls ‘renewable gases’, offer the fastest route to decarbonising heating.
Bradford has less energy efficient homes than equivalent towns in southern England.
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People in some areas are paying hundreds of pounds more to heat their homes every year.