electric heat pumps Archives

Slow but Steady: The Transition to an All-Electric Home

by Michael Kluk March 1, 2023

Monica Parisi is making big changes to her East Davis home that promise benefits to her and the environment. First things first: so, in 2015 she installed solar panels, which set a strong foundation for an all-electric home. Rooftop solar gives Monica access to inexpensive…

Community, Cool Solutions, Energy, Inspiration

All-Electric Heat Pumps FAQs

by Special Contributor March 3, 2022

By David Springer, Kristin Heinemeier, Bill Dakin, Nathan Breeding, and Dick Bourne, with contributions from Leslie Crenna The featured photo for this article is the work of Cool Davis volunteer Yvonne Hunter. Q. What is a heat pump? A. heat pump is a well-established and…

Cool Solutions, Energy, Local Business

Turn off the Carbon Pump and Turn on the Heat Pump! Heat Pumps Explained in Basic Terms

by Kristin Heinemeier March 2, 2022

Most homes in our area use natural gas for heating. When natural gas is burned in your furnace, it can be pretty efficient — up to about 95% efficient if you have an advanced system. But even the best natural gas heaters have some losses,…

Community, Cool Solutions, Energy

Clean Energy Home Workshop Follow Up Video FINALLY Here!

by Cool Davis Staff January 6, 2022

THE CLEAN ENERGY HOME WORKSHOP VIDEO IS READY FOR VIEWING, FINALLY! The video from the very popular event this past August 1, 2021, is a fabulous resource for anyone looking to make a plan to incoporate efficient, all-electric heating and cooling systems in their home…

Cool Solutions, Energy