Reducing carbon emissions from residential heating: A pathway forward
A new MIT study shows that electrifying 80% of residential heating could significantly reduce both carbon emissions and costs across electric and natural gas sectors. The research team, including Assistant Professor Dharik Mallapragada, found that success depends on homeowners installing efficient heat pumps and improving home insulation, while power and gas sectors must coordinate their planning. The study focused on New England's challenging cold climate conditions.
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