"A cluster of new studies from states, electric utilities and environmental groups suggest that as more electricity from solar and wind power is introduced on the nation’s electric grids, a wider use of electric heat pumps will help the United States reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to near zero by 2050. The latest study, by a California research firm for three of the state’s major utilities, describes heat pumps for home heating and cooling as 'the low hanging fruit when it comes to saving customers money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.' It asserts that in California, where renewable power provides almost 50% of the state’s electricity, regulations and incentives for the 'beneficial electrification' of new and existing homes using heat pumps could be the cheapest and fastest way to reach its climate goals."
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