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why is this on HN? it's some random people's letters to a newspaper, what does that tell you? the objections raised here are FUD, probably sourced from the fos
by igor47 5y ago
why is this on HN? it's some random people's letters to a newspaper, what does that tell you?
the objections raised here are FUD, probably sourced from the fossil gas industry lobby. heat pumps are one of the most no-brainer ways to combat climate change. they're cheap to buy and operate (especially mini splits), safer than alternatives, better for air quality, and become better for the climate as we transition to cleaner grids.
source: I did a lot of research and modeling work on, among other things, heat pumps as part of Rewiring America.
- dx034 5y agoAlso, the noise argument doesn't really count. I have some neighbors with heat pumps, you can't hear them unless you're standing next to them. Obviously cheap or wrongly installed heat pumps can be louder, but so are fossil heating systems.
- GordonS 5y agoI posted this because I thought it would generate interesting discussion around heat pumps, which are a bit of a hot (hurhur) topic right now.