This post takes an alternative path to the conclusion that we should think of the power generated to support heat pumps as coming mostly from natural gas, at least through roughly 2040.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
How green will the power be?
Over the next decade or two, while renewable generation will increase, to the extent we add significant electricity demand from heat pumps on top of our existing demand, that additional demand will mostly fire up natural gas power generators.
Mixed heat pump results
I feel an obligation to share my family’s mixed results since I’ve told a positive story so far.
MBTA Slow Zones
The challenges go beyond aging equipment.
The Service Planner’s Challenge
We should expect somewhat reduced bus service. But we should demand that service promises are kept.
Upgrading Belmont’s Grid
One of the important questions we face as we navigate towards an electrified future is the need to upgrade local power distribution systems.