The most common type of heat pump in North America is an air-source heat pump. In the summer, an air-source heat pump works just like a regular AC: it takes warm air from inside your home and moves it outside. But in the winter, a heat pump works like an AC in reverse.
Green space or plant-life is limited in urban areas, while structures and buildings are highly concentrated. This causes inner city areas to become “islands†of higher temperatures relative to rural areas.
In this new weekly series, we explore the most frequently asked energy questions, so you don't have to. This week we explore energy answers related to "What is Net Zero?"
In this new weekly series, we explore the most frequently asked energy questions so you don't have to. This week, we explore energy answers related to 'What is a smart grid'?
Lauren Seymour from Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) explains how energy efficiency supports California's climate goals with innovative programs.
