by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
When Abode Heat Pump Specialists talk to homeowners looking to learn more about heat pumps, we regularly hear the homeowners relay misinformation that was provided to them by HVAC contractors and Energy Efficiency Specialists. Some of the information they relay is...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
Municipal Light Plants (MLPs) are utilities that are owned by a local municipality, and they account for 14% of the electricity distributed in Massachusetts. Unlike investor-owned utilities (IOUs), MLPs are allowed to own and operate generation facilities as well as...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
While increasing the adoption of heat pumps is critical to improving residential energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, there are looming concerns that the US electric grid is not yet ready for all homes to make the transition. With more heating systems...
by Abode Staff | Jul 29, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
Increasing the adoption of electrification technologies and decarbonizing the existing housing stock are important facets of Massachusetts meeting its ambitious 2050 climate goals. On that front, the Massachusetts government has proactively introduced incentives and...
by Abode Staff | Jul 29, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
When making major changes to one’s home, a common primary consideration for homeowners is the potential impact on property value. The added value of any installation is a key indicator of its desirability in the market. A recent study from the University of Maryland...
by Abode Staff | Jul 29, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
Despite sometimes being overlooked in favor of their more prevalent air-source counterparts, geothermal (also known as ground-source) heat pumps are one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly technologies for providing space heating and cooling. Geothermal...
