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Wow, what a week. As many of you know, Congress has been trying to pass the biggest climate bill in our country’s history. And last weekend, Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia, who makes ~$500,000 per year from his coal company, finally said he wouldn’t vote for the bill. On Saturday morning when I awoke to this news, I found […]
Why climate experts are getting excited about HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Otherwise known as HVAC. There aren’t many words that are guaranteed to make someone’s eyes glaze over more than those ones. But the energy we use heating and cooling our homes — in other words, HVAC — is responsible for 12% of emissions
This is the first edition of the new Carbon Switch newsletter, written by me, Michael Thomas 👋 In this first edition, I want to share a bit about what you can expect from this newsletter and make the argument for “both/and climate action.” But before diving in I want to share some exciting news: A couple weeks ago Vox published a
Improving your home’s insulation is a great way to save money and make your home more comfortable — all while reducing your carbon footprint. But it’s not as straightforward as other energy efficiency projects like installing LED lights. In this guide we’ll cover everything you need to know before upgrading your insulation. To find out
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Homeowners in America spend a lot of money heating and cooling their homes. Unfortunately much of that energy is wasted due to poor insulation. In addition to wasting money, poorly insulated homes are just less comfortable. They’re drafty and difficult to keep at the right temperature, which results in a home that’s too cold in
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Press inquiries If you are a journalist and want to interview someone at Carbon Switch about this report, please email michael@carbonswitch.co. Introduction House and Senate Democrats are currently working to pass two bills that represent one of the biggest climate policy opportunities in more than a decade. Amidst the debate over what should and shouldn’t
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In this article we’ll help you estimate how much you can save by switching from incandescent or CFL lights to LEDs. To learn how to choose LEDs or decide if they are right for your home, check out our LED lighting buyer’s guide. And if you’re unsure if LEDs will be the right color, check
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In this article we’ll help you choose the right LED temperature and color for every room in your home. For a more comprehensive guide to LED lighting check out our LED buyer’s guide. And to estimate how much money and energy LEDs can save you, check out our LED savings guide. Light bulb colors: soft
LEDs can save you thousands of dollars When you think about saving energy in your home you probably don’t think much about your light bulbs. How could a single bulb save much money? That’s what I thought before I began this research. I knew I could save some energy by switching to LEDs, but I
Electric heat pumps are home appliances that can both heat and cool a home. They can replace both a traditional air conditioner and a home heating system like a furnace, boiler, or inefficient baseboard heat. The main advantage of an electric heat pump compared to other HVAC systems is their efficiency. Because of the genius
