New York is putting serious money behind a home upgrade that could help residents cut utility bills and stay comfortable year-round.
According to a report from Democrat and Chronicle, the state plans to direct $150 million toward wider heat pump adoption in smaller residential properties. New York officials say the funds are part of an effort to make lower-income households more comfortable.
Heat pumps can both heat and cool a home by moving heat rather than generating it the way traditional fossil fuel-powered systems do. Because of that, they are often far more energy efficient than older equipment…