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Postmenopausal heat flashes and heat pump vs furnace/AC - is there a connection? We've scheduled our energy audit this month. We'll get knowledgeable advice about which energy efficiency steps will make the biggest difference (and they do the easy steps right then, like weatherizing openings, changing out lights to LEDs, etc.) plus make efficiency recommendations and connect us with certified contractors. It might sound strange, but as a postmenopausal woman, I can't WAIT to get a heat pump. Why? I've had both heat pumps and furnaces/AC and especially here in MN, my sleep has been terrible because furnaces are very inefficient and blow out super heated air, then air temps drop again, and the heat/cool down cycle starts over. Every time I wake up overheated, I hear the furnace running or hear it just clicking off. It's like a never-ending cycle of heat flashes waking me up. ACs do something similar, just on the cold side. It still means I can't stay at a comfortable temperature when I sleep and my sensitivity to it has only increased since menopause. When I looked into the reason that I did not experience these temperature swings in our one home that had a heat pump, I learned that heat pumps are highly efficient and don't create these kind of (relatively) extreme temperature changes that cause me to wake up throughout the night, throwing off covers, then pulling them back on. So not only will we save money and reduce air-polluting, heat-trapping fossil pollution by adding a heat pump, but I am excited about the prospect of a better night of sleep. YES!! *Warning: although the heating efficiency of heat pumps is science-based, I do not have a heat flash study to support my personal observations and therefore cannot guarantee that a heat pump will be the end of nighttime heat flashes for you or your sleeping partner. But get one for all the other good reasons and then let's compare notes on our sleep quality. :) #heatpump #postmenopause #sleep #sleepquality

Consumer Energy Alliance winter energy cost analysis: Americans would have paid $137 billion more for home heating & energy bills this winter if mandates on electricity-only heating, cooling, and cooking had been in place. Yet enviros and regulators still promote the lie of climate policies saving $.

So when does the 100 year fixed rate mortgage start

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, we will be saying goodbye to our gas fires and boilers - and instead electrifying the heating systems in our homes. Presently, the heat pump is the future. This article covers everything you need to know... https://bbc.in/3QoUKHc

Californians can receive up to $175 off their April utility bills: Here’s how Utility bills may be cheaper for Californians thanks to the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program. The climate credit provides ratepayers with their share of the benefits from the state program, which focuses on reducing the state’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. On average, Californians can expect to see a $146 credit on their April gas and electricity bills, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday. Electricity bill rebates will range from $32 to $175 and $58 to $86 for natural gas bills. Residents don’t need to do anything to receive the credit, which will automatically apply to their utility bills. “Every year, California’s nation-leading climate laws deliver real climate action while giving you money back on your utility bills,” Newsom said in a statement. “This relief will support millions of California families.” The “climate credit” will benefit residential customers of PG&E, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Gas Company, Bear Valley, Liberty, PacifiCorp, and Southwest Gas.

Another great piece highlighting the importance and efficiency of district heating. As the recent ‘Decarbonisation Progress Report’, produced by the Climate Change Committee stated: “Progress both on buildings’ decarbonisation and energy supply infrastructure are needed now, rather than waiting a further three years for more complete information – pace should be prioritised over perfection. Heat pumps and heat networks are no-regret options in many cases; industry needs encouragement to invest and roll them out at pace.” Full read here: https://lnkd.in/egYbADCY #districtheating #greentransition #sustainableenergy