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Increasing the availability of renewable energy is key to reducing harmful carbon pollution. But before building a large-scale solar or wind project, developers may need approvals from multiple levels of government. These reviews may consider project aesthetics, economics, land use… View Summary +
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I live in Missoula, Montana, a small college town tucked into the Rocky Mountains. We’re known for our outdoor access, not for our burgeoning restaurant scene. So when a new spot opens, there’s usually a lot of buzz. It’s exciting… View Summary +
![Heat pump outdoor units in a snowy yard](https://www.raponline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cold-climate-heat-pumps-ground-truthing-680x420.jpg)
In early January, I sat in my apartment as the winter’s first true cold snap ripped through Montana. It was negative 10 degrees out, with wind chills pushing temperatures even lower. I shivered at the idea of getting my next… View Summary +
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In the coming years, states will need to expand their skilled workforce in order to meet the increasing demand for heat pumps and other electrification measures, especially as new federal funds become available. To help state decision-makers determine which approaches… View Summary +
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If the video is not visible, please accept all cookies to enable the player. To be able to scale the adoption of heat pumps and other electrification measures, especially with the support of federal funds, states will need to… View Summary +
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