Mosaic

APRIL 1, 2022

The developing sector of sustainable home improvements, led by professionals like contractors and distributors, are changing the long precedent of household fossil fuel reliance, giving communities cleaner and more reliable options. Because its good for the country (and the planet).

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Charged

JULY 9, 2020

The e-trucks will be used to provide home energy audits, weatherization and HVAC services to low-income residents in an area where air quality is some of the worst in the country. Motiv Power Systems has delivered 9 electric box trucks to Sacramento’s non-profit Community Resource Project (CRP).

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Mosaic

MAY 8, 2022

It’s a great opportunity for contractors to bundle sustainable home improvements — like adding a high-efficiency electric HVAC system with a solar system and battery installation. Electric HVAC systems may save homeowners money long-term. By comparison, the best a fossil fuel-operated furnace can get is 80-99% efficiency.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Moving away from the traditional fossil fuel systems that much of our society and businesses are built around means that we'll need to think and act differently - and not just when it comes to how much electricity we use, but how and when we consume it. For many firms, getting started on optimising electricity is easier than expected.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 25, 2020

But the fossil fuel-burning furnaces, water heaters, and stoves many Americans have long relied on now have competition in the form of electric air-source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and induction cooking equipment. Lack of consumer awareness, even in California.

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Grist

JULY 26, 2023

Basically, a laser focus on fossil fuels can’t be the only thing that matters. But that doesn’t affect older buildings, which often house the city’s lower-income residents, with poor insulation, failing HVAC systems, and high energy burdens.

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Business Green

JULY 18, 2022

As demand for fossil-fuel free heating grows, policymakers and industry need to work together to prep the installation workforce for a major roll out of electric heat pumps, writes Panasonic's Enrique Vilamitjana. The volatile - and rising - cost of fossil fuels makes a heat pump a more attractive long-term option.

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Climate Tech VC

JULY 7, 2023

Most industrial facilities use fossil-fuel burning boilers to generate that heat, and while there are options to electrify or fuel-switch in order to decarbonize the process, most market-ready solutions are still more expensive than current GHG-emitting equipment. “To Decarbonize Industry, We Must Decarbonize Heat.”

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Mr. Sustainability

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Summary - The world needs 384 TWh of energy per day, of which 87% comes from fossil fuels. The entire world needs a total of 384 TWh * of energy per day, of which the majority (87%) comes from fossil fuels. An example is a HVAC system, or Heating Ventilating Air-Conditioning system.

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Mosaic

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Rewiring America reported this percentage of greenhouse gas emissions in households includes personal vehicles, residential energy consumption and industrial energy consumption associated with delivering fuels to households, based on data analysis of the EPA GHG Emissions Inventory. These fuel sources also cost homeowners a lot.

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Mosaic

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

97 percent of climate scientists agree that global warming trends are clear and “extremely likely” due to human activities, most prominently the rising emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the burning of fossil fuels. The Earth’s climate is changing. Getting to Net Zero With Renewables and Efficiency. Renewables.

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Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 18, 2022

And the regions that will see the most warming, and therefore the highest demand for cooling, are economies that are expected to stay reliant on fossil fuels through 2040. The HVAC industry has been slow to evolve as well. Meanwhile, the number of units needed worldwide is expected to quadruple to 4.5 billion by 2050.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

Investing in renewable energy is a notable solution towards reducing fossil fuel use. Regularly clean and inspect HVAC and refrigeration systems. Energy usage is most often the top carbon contributor for a business. Here’s the Energy Savings Checklist. Schedule regular maintenance for high electricity use appliances (e.g.,

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

If you’re running an event inside a building, then 44% of that building’s energy consumption is attributed to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and 28% to lighting equipment. These products avoid fossil-fuel-derived ingredients and instead use enzymes and plant-based ingredients.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 8, 2022

In most cases, this energy is powered by fossil fuel that emits carbon into the atmosphere. Other common eco friendly renovations and upgrades that are desired include electric vehicle charging stations, tankless water heaters, composting systems, and HVAC systems that run on electricity and are powered by solar.

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AutoGrid

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The pilot program is the next step in a series of rulings and other new market rules that are making Texas a leader in leveraging customer assets (electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps and HVAC systems) that can benefit the larger grid and other Texans – while also helping eliminate polluting fossil fuels.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 2, 2022

"As a public power provider, it is our responsibility to show our customers and community what the ultimate commitment to 100 per cent renewable energy looks like in a world where no fossil fuels are needed," said Geof Syphers, chief executive of Sonoma Clean Power.

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E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

And it’s twice as many Americans as work in the entire fossil fuel industry. And they work at heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) companies, replacing outdated boilers and leaky ductwork with more efficient products. It’s more workers than there are lawyers, judges or other legal professionals.

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Better Ventures

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Yet only 6% of our economy runs on electricity today, and most of that electricity is generated from fossil fuels. How will Walmart, for instance, understand its sprawling inventory of HVAC systems so they can replace oil furnaces with clean energy powered electric heat pumps? The New York Times , 2023. Electrify or die.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While they can substantially decrease a home’s fossil fuel use, it generally won’t drop to zero. I’ve seen this as a process of development in terms of what Vermonters, both contractors and customers, have been ready for,” said Jake Marin, HVAC program manager at Efficiency Vermont.

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The Verge: Energy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By 2040, the goal is for heat pumps to account for 90 percent of the HVAC and water heating market. The plan also has some industry support from companies including Schneider Electric, Siemens, Ikea, eBay, and two of the biggest HVAC manufacturers, Trane and Carrier. They signed a letter of support for the MOU yesterday.

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Mosaic

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you prefer to look at the glass as 100% full (of clean energy) or 100% empty (of fossil fuel energy), this potent idea is attracting a lot of interest these days. And once that oil-fired boiler is replaced, he’ll have a fossil fuel free home – and save an estimated $2,000 a year in energy costs!

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 14, 2019

“But the average solar and battery sizes being installed today couldn't support an HVAC system, standard hot water heater, and other loads in a typical home for more than a few hours. It’s definitely valuable,” said Michelle Davis, a senior solar analyst at WoodMac. So, is it full resilience during a blackout?

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Andrew Winston

JANUARY 14, 2020

Ingersoll Rand, owner of the big HVAC brands like Trane (and a client of mine), pledged to reduce customer carbon footprint by 1 gigaton. The other big shift this year was a clear sprint for the exits from fossil fuel investment. Ikea added another €200 million to its investments in being carbon neutral by 2030.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

This means a significant amount of energy is used at all times to keep the lights on, run the HVAC systems, and power all of the devices and machinery inside. Most of this energy is produced by the burning of fossil fuels which releases a mass amount of carbon dioxide into the environment.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Countries across Europe have been facing increasing challenges with the demand to wind down fossil fuel generation and replace it with growing shares of renewables and other clean energy. Demand side flexibility should link into the significant opportunities for energy efficiency.”.

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Clean Energy Canada

AUGUST 23, 2019

It includes the people who make our homes waste less energy: insulators and HVAC operators. This electrification of industry, buildings and transportation will help displace fossil fuels and cut pollution. Electric cars are the most obvious example, powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels, but heating is a big one, too.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

VEIC’s work to date will produce lifetime customer energy savings of over 42 million MMBTUs and fossil fuel consumption cost savings of over $4.2 Its on-the-ground energy efficiency and renewable energy services have prevented the release of over 22 million metric tons of CO2 into the earth’s atmosphere.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Choosing reclaimed wood reduces the fossil fuel use and pollution that comes from clearing and processing trees into lumber. There are several resources for finding reclaimed wood locally and online: For free or cheap lumber, try Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, FreeCycle or 1001Pallets.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It is more cost effective to add solar and storage than to improve the efficiency of the building shell, or to replace existing HVAC equipment prior to its end of life with new high efficiency equipment. Overcoming our addiction to fossil fuels is the challenge since buildings consume 28 percent of total energy use in California.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 19, 2022

To remember scope 1 emissions, think burn (these are the emissions from fossil fuels burnt directly). This could be from the combustion of fuels for heating or for mobile vehicles, it could be from fugitive emissions from refrigerators and air conditioning units, or it could be GHGs released from industrial processes.

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Bidgely

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Many European countries are pivoting away from Russian energy imports and seeking non-fossil-fuel-powered cooling and space and water heating alternatives. saying that over-reliance on fossil fuels leaves the United States and its allies vulnerable to threats and price shocks.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 22, 2022

Using remote sensors to detect temperature imbalances, smart thermostats can achieve an even heating and cooling throughout your home as well as turn off the HVAC when you’re away, saving on energy and money. Automated lighting can be as earth-friendly as it is aesthetically pleasing. As the saying goes, “money talks”. Walk the Green Walk.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

At the moment, over 60 percent of the world’s electricity generation comes from fossil fuels, the main contributor to climate change. In order to keep a bad situation from getting worse, scientists have been urging world leaders to stop using fossil fuels.

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 23, 2021

Instead, the fossil fuel industry is perpetuating the carbon economy. But smart home technology can go a step further by telling consumers if their HVAC system is less efficient than other similar homes, making them an ally in the utility’s efforts to target potentially big gains in energy efficiency.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Investing in renewable energy is a notable solution towards reducing fossil fuel use but this can be a costly investment for many businesses. Depending on what materials your local collection facilities accept, you may use different bins to separate different materials – paper/cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminum, e-waste, etc.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 20, 2023

But these plans conflict with state laws intended to slash fossil fuel use in buildings and the electric power sector. There are billions of dollars in clean energy and efficiency incentives in 2022’s federal Inflation Reduction Act that target lowering fossil fuel demand.

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