Buildings

The “Save on Better Appliances” campaign by Rewiring America is helping homeowners take advantage of valuable energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act before they expire. The campaign highlights tax credits for:

• Heat pumps
• Weatherization and insulation
• Rooftop solar and battery storage
• Electric vehicles (EVs) and chargers

Rewiring America encourages homeowners to act quickly, as many of these federal tax credits are set to expire. The organization has a savings calculator to help you determine your eligibility and potential savings.

Chas Macquarie, co-leader of the Carson City CCL chapter, addressed the Carson Dems’ April 17th luncheon on Building Electrification and Efficiency.  Here is a recording of his 35-minute talk (which starts at 3:58) and the…

Environmentalists rejoiced when New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) endorsed banning fossil fuel appliances in new buildings. But the Democratic leader of the state Assembly is noncommittal, and the measure is also facing resistance from developers, who say it could raise construction costs and hurt property values.

This is an excellent survey and intermediate explanation of the technology and economics (and trends) affecting heat pumps. Well worth reading if you are interested in Building Electrification & Efficiency.

Passive homes adhere to a set of design principles that can slash energy consumption by 75%