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PublishedMarch 20, 2024
Opinion: PFAS law will hinder Maine’s climate efforts
The current law has troubling ramifications for heat pumps. An amendment proposed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection will make the law more workable.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
In New York City, heat pumps that fit in apartment windows promise big emissions cuts
Heat pumps have been mainly an option for owners of houses. But new designs are making them practical for apartments, too.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2024
Maine gets $10 million federal grant for heat pumps in mobile homes
The award from the U.S. Department of Energy will support the installation of heat pump systems in 675 households as well as workforce training for local installers.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2023
New subsidies in 2024 could boost already-prevalent heat pumps in Maine
The infusion of federal dollars could expand implementation further in the state, where the market has been thriving.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
An innovative financing model is ensuring everyone can afford a heat pump
Heat pumps can move heat in and out of the home to keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Maine helps lead national push for more heat pumps
A coalition of 25 governors and the Biden administration announced a pledge Thursday to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2023
What has the Inflation Reduction Act done for Maine’s climate so far?
The biggest benefits provided to Mainers by the landmark law so far are the federal electric vehicle and heat pump tax credits that became available in January.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Maine Voices: Are heat pump consumers getting the benefit of federal, state incentive programs?
While I don’t begrudge installers getting a share of the opportunity created by both strong demand and government support of heat pumping technology, rebates are for consumers.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2023
Maine pledges to install 175,000 more heat pumps by 2027
Maine met its goal to install 100,000 heat pumps two years ahead of schedule. So Gov. Janet Mills is raising the bar, hoping that general state and federal incentives will help Maine lower heating bills and meet its climate goals.
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PublishedMay 29, 2023
New wood heat options come with climate trade-offs
Maine’s forests are crucial to both absorbing carbon emissions and providing alternatives to high oil costs.
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