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Heat Pumps Go North

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But the reductions depend on what kind of heating system is being replaced, how well the home is sealed up and insulated, and whether the home’s electricity comes from renewable sources. That percentage is smaller for natural gas and electric resistance heating. So it’s partly because they run on electricity rather than fossil fuels.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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The total cost of purchasing and driving one—the cost of ownership—has fallen nearly to parity with a typical gasoline-fueled car. With all this, consumers and policymakers alike are hopeful that society will soon greatly reduce its carbon emissions by replacing today’s cars with electric vehicles. EVs have finally come of age.