The energy bill includes one statutory change relative to heat pumps that is critical to preserve availability of heat pumps in Massachusetts.
Carbon and Climate
building energy, divestment, emissions data, personal footprint, preparing for climate change, reducing emissions in ma, science and goals
Gas Provisions in the Energy Bill
This post identifies the provisions of S.2829, the senate draft energy bill, that speak to the future of natural gas in the Commonwealth. I am prepared to vote for these provisions as written.
Toxicology of Heat Pump Refrigerants
The HFCs in heat pumps appear to be pose no danger to people even when they leak.
A missing number in the heat pump conversation
We don’t know enough about heat distribution patterns after whole home heat pump conversions.
The Typical Refrigerant Leak
Reviewing my recent posts about refrigerant leaks, a seasoned energy evaluator responded with an email including this extended comment which rings very true to me.
Heat pump monitoring survey
This direct survey of consumers finds leak rates higher than industry estimates.