"The upgrade could save the building 450,000 kilowatt-hours, or about $94,500 in energy costs, a year, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 219 tons annually-equivalent to a gas car driving about 500,000 miles."
"Heat pumps are a particularly promising climate solution; even when they rely on an electricity grid powered by fossil fuels, they still cut tons of emissions a year compared to other heating systems."
Carroll Tower, a public housing development in Providence, Rhode Island, has been upgraded with a modern HVAC system featuring 277 heat pumps. This $1.25 million project, involving multiple partners, aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The installation, completed in just 12 days, is one of the largest heat pump projects in the U.S. It is expected to save approximately $94,500 in energy costs annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 219 tons. Electrifying HVAC systems in residential buildings can significantly lower carbon emissions.
Read at Fast Company
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