The White House and a coalition of 23 state governors pledged Thursday to quadruple the amount of heat pumps installed in American homes over the next few years.
The Biden administration and the United States Climate Alliance (USCA) are jointly working to increase the number of heat pumps installed in U.S. homes by 2,000 by 2030, “with the aim of ensuring that at least 40% of the benefits flow to disadvantaged communities.” The aim is to increase the number to 10,000 units. “Building decarbonization goals” according to From a USCA press release issued Thursday.This effort is consistent with broader efforts push The Biden administration aims to reduce emissions from buildings and phase out gas-using appliances.
Heat pumps are devices that use electricity to heat and cool buildings without burning fuel, and they tend to be more expensive than gas furnaces in terms of initial cost. according to Go to Aquarius Home Service. The pledge to quadruple installations comes after data was released showing that homes heated with natural gas will cost half as much this coming winter compared to homes that rely on electricity to heat. . according to On CNN. (Related: ‘Barriers to Entry’: Democratic Mayor Bans Fossil Fuel Use in New City Buildings, Next Look at Home Building)
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These appliances are heavily subsidized by the Inflation Control Act (IRA), President Joe Biden’s signature climate change bill that provides consumers with a 30% tax credit, and in some states IRA We offer incentives in addition to deductions. according to To the Associated Press.
“Thanks to Biden’s climate and economic policies, for the first time we have the resources needed to transition America to a clean energy future and seize the opportunities that come with it,” said White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, according to the paper. I got it,” he said. USCA press release. “This is good news for our economy and good news for our climate and energy security.”
The Biden administration is proposing a number of new energy efficiency standards for multiple equipment, including generators, water heaters, and water heaters. dishwasher. Additionally, the government is spending millions to encourage state and local governments to adopt new building codes to reduce emissions by phasing out gas connections.
“We are in a climate emergency, and the window for action is closing. According to the USCA, the U.S. Climate Alliance understands that,” said Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. “That is why we are taking bold and immediate action to quadruple heat pump installations by 2030.”
of governor According to USCA, USCA states account for approximately 60% of the U.S. economy and 55% of the U.S. population.
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