National Grid (downstate) was supposed to release a tool today comparing the costs/benefits of different kinds of heating options like heat pumps, "natural" gas, and oil.
Now, they're delaying the release of this tool until after the legislative session.🤔
Good thing LIPA released this fact sheet:
Heat pumps are the most cost-effective way to decarbonize our buildings!
"With LIPA rebates, building a new all-electric home with a heat pump costs less than a home connected to the natural gas system." flipsnack.com/lipower/lipa-b…
Meanwhile, National Grid is continuing to expand their gas system, and they're funding a front group called "NYers for Affordable Energy" to try to kill the #RenewableHeatNow policies we need:
@CarlHeastie don't cave to fossil fuel industry pressure.
We need the All-Electric Building Act in the budget!
It's feasible, it's cost-effective, and the Climate Action Council has said it's needed to meet our climate targets. We can't afford to delay! #RenewableHeatNow
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This is why fossil fuel companies are scared and are pressuring the Assembly and @CarlHeastie to slow down electrification 👇
21,500 heat pumps were installed last year in NY - 3x more than the year before. If we can sustain this growth, we’ll be installing hundreds of thousands in a few years and we’ll meet @GovKathyHochul’s goal of 2 million all-electric homes by 2030
We have this chance, but only if we enact the right policies, as determined by the Climate Action Council.
1st step is a prohibition on fossil fuels in new construction, which costs nothing. @GovKathyHochul and @AndreaSCousins are ready to do this.