Report: Electric Heat Pumps Will Usually Minimize Costs; Fuel Backup Could Help in Coldest Climates

Heat pumps will be the most cost-effective option for decarbonized heating in all U.S. regions warmer than Madison, Wisconsin, according to a new American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) report. Read the ReportIn the very coldest regions, hybrid systems combining cold-climate heat pumps with low-carbon fuels for heat on the coldest days could likely minimize total costs.