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Heat Pumps Are Now Outselling Gas Furnaces In America

CleanTechnicareports that last year Americans "bought 37% more air source heat pumps than the next most popular heating appliance — gas furnaces." And Americans bought 21% more heat pumps than they did in 2023. Canary Media is quick to point out that in many homes, more than one heat pum...

Canary Media is quick to point out that in many homes, more than one heat pump is required, so that data should be interpreted with that in mind. Russell Unger, the head of decarbonizing buildings at RMI, said, "There's just been this long term, consistent trend." How much less depends on the source of electricity in the local area, Thanks to long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo for sharing the news.

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