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Yes, heat pumps slash emissions even if powered by a dirty grid | Installing a heat pump now is better for the climate, even on U.S. electricity generated mostly by fossil fuels. Here’s why (www.canarymedia.com)

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The article doesn't go into it, but a key advantage they have is that heat pumps move heat, rather then trying to generate it. So they can move a lot more heat into your house than would be generated by running the electricity they use through a resistor. This makes them effectively more than 100% efficient (the exact amount depends on temperature) as compared with burning a fuel or resistive heat.

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[-] FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today 6 points 8 months ago

Same with Solar Panels, Home Battery Storage system, and honestly just completely redone insulation along the perimeter and siding.

You know what, on second thought, I would rather just move tf out of this place.

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