U.S. Department of Energy (DOE): On June 6, 2022, the Biden Administration authorized the use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to strengthen domestic production of clean energy technologies. Intended to reduce energy costs, bolster employment growth in the sustainable energy sector, and strengthen national security by reducing dependence on energy imports, activation of the DPA allows federal investment in domestic companies capable of building, manufacturing, processing, and installing clean energy facilities and technologies.
How Times Readers Made the Switch to Heat Pumps
Readers from The New York Times share their experiences of installing heat pumps, including the good, the bad, and the daunting.