by Michaels Energy | Aug 1, 2024 | The Big Why
Heat pumps present one of the best tools for decarbonization. They are very efficient compared to other heating technologies, are similar in price to air conditioning systems, and rely on an electric grid that is getting cleaner over time. Because of this,...
by Michaels Energy | Jul 10, 2024 | The Big Why
I recently bought an electric lawn mower. I’m not one to gush (or really care) about lawn equipment (or my lawn, for that matter), but I must say my electric lawn mower is amazing. I feel like it has changed my life. And apparently I am not alone. I read an ACEEE...
by Michaels Energy | Jun 5, 2024 | The Big Why
When I was asked a while back to be a guest writer for this blog, it’s not surprising that my ideas kept drifting toward Evaluability Assessments. Anyone who has worked with me knows that I’m a planner and I like to be prepared. (Dare I say over-prepared.) Full...
by Michaels Energy | Apr 3, 2024 | The Big Why
The industrial sector accounts for about one-quarter of US greenhouse gas emissions but is categorized as very difficult to decarbonize. This is primarily due to the large amounts of energy and heat required for industrial processes, but there are many other barriers...
by Michaels Energy | Dec 7, 2023 | The Big Why
As readers of this blog likely understand, decarbonizing buildings and improving their energy efficiency at the scale needed to mitigate the effects of climate change will require tremendous levels of investment. To ensure that investments are made equitably,...
by Michaels Energy | Sep 12, 2023 | The Big Why
Electrification can provide so many benefits, relating to efficiency, safety and comfort, and climate, that there is growing refrain to “electrify everything,” especially for buildings and transportation. I fully believe that electrification presents the best way to...
