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I heard about this but could you elaborate? From the outside it seems like a nice idea to cut costs

• pinkytoes 2mo ago
  He is simply incorrect. A non-profit teamed up with a heat-pump installation marketplace (VoltHub) and a heat-pump contractor to put together a group buy. No money comes from the government. It's just some folks teaming up to help buyers get leverage on manufacturers, and save 10-20%. The beneficiaries are installers, technicians, homeowners, and anybody who likes more efficient hvac. It's actually a pretty solid example of what people who don't want the government involved _should_ support.
  • overtone1000 2mo ago
    The "About" and "Leadership" sections of the website show that there is government involvement, and the "Funding Partners" section shows that the CEC (a state government entity) is providing funding.
    • pinkytoes 2mo ago
      I was responding to a false claim that the pumps are being bought by the government to support a donor. The CEC put in minor funds to launch and market the program. But the program itself does NOT involve government purchases or subsidies of the equipment.
• solid_fuel 2mo ago
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