The hottest Substack posts of Volted: Electrify your Life

And their main takeaways

Strategies to Boost Heat Pump Adoption [Part II]

98 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Sustainability Climate Policy Green Technology
  1. Installing high-efficiency heat pumps can lead to significant cost savings on heating bills.
  2. Engaging HVAC contractors and providing them with incentives and training is crucial for boosting heat pump adoption.
  3. Streamlining financing options through instant rebates and zero-interest loans can help make heat pumps more accessible to consumers.

Shop Class 2.0: Rethinking High School to Accelerate Electrification

57 HN points • 11 Jul 23
🚌 Education Education system
  1. Public high schools are crucial for bringing more young people into the clean energy workforce and addressing the labor shortage
  2. We need more young people to enter trades like electricians and HVAC technicians to meet the workforce demands of electrification
  3. Introducing 'Shop Class 2.0' in high schools can provide vocational training, flexible post-graduation pathways, and improve diversity in the trades workforce

Home Electrification 101 from Volted

39 implied HN points • 18 Nov 22
  1. Electrifying our homes and cars is crucial for addressing the climate crisis and offers benefits to families.
  2. To reach zero emissions, replace fossil-fuel appliances with electric options powered by renewable energy.
  3. Understanding sources of personal emissions like transportation, electricity use, and heating is key to transitioning to a carbon-free home.
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Introducing Volted: Electrify your Life

39 implied HN points • 10 Nov 22
  1. Electrifying everything in your life can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
  2. Transitioning to an all-electrified home can offer cost savings and improved product experiences.
  3. Resources like rebates and tax credits can make the electrification process more accessible and affordable.