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After a Lifetime of Gas, I Switched to an Induction Stove. I'm Never Going Back The culinary intelligentsia would have you believe that gas stoves are the only kind worth considering. Here's my case for induction after making the swap.

“It’s faster, safer, cleaner and more energy efficient to boot.”

Here’s why this food writer switched from a gas stove to a top-of-the-line induction one: www.cnet.com/home/kitchen...

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“You use a stove every day, if that’s electric and that works well then I think people will accept the whole house going that way.”

In New York, a $32 million pilot program will install top-of-the-line induction stoves 10,000 public housing apartment units. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Did your household get an electrification glow-up last year? You did the hard work, now make sure you get those credit(s) come tax time! We chatted with a real-life Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to get the scoop on how best to prepare for your home electrif...

Make sure you get the (tax) credit you deserve! If you installed a heat pump, solar panels, electrical panels, or other home upgrade in 2025, you may qualify for tax credits that’ll help you save big on those purchases.

Learn more from our Q&A with CPA Edmond Zhou:

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Rewiring America named to Fast Company Most Innovative list Leading electrification nonprofit recognized for putting households at the center of an affordable, resilient, all-electric future.

We’re electric with excitement! ⚡ For the second year in a row, Fast Company has named Rewiring America to their prestigious World's Most Innovative Companies list.

Learn more: www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/press-releases/...

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Heat pumps 101: The home upgrade that saves money and cuts emissions | 50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast

“My team’s modeling and analysis shows that about three quarters of households in the U.S. could save money on their energy bills by switching to a heat pump.”

Our very own Cora Wyent joined the 50 Shades of Green podcast to talk about the financial, health, and climate benefits of heat pumps.

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Electric buses are passing a brutal cold-weather test in Wisconsin Madison is proving electric buses can run through cold winters, providing a blueprint for zero-emissions transit in other frigid locales.

The wheels on the electric bus go 'round and 'round — even when it’s freezing cold outside. Here’s how the electric bus fleet in Madison, Wisconsin, keeps running when temperatures drop.

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Incredible work!!

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Heat pump sales dipped in 2025. They still beat gas furnaces. Yet again, heat pumps were the most-shipped heating appliance in the U.S. And experts say the factors behind last year’s sales slide are temporary.

Get the full story from @canarymedia.com: www.canarymedia.com/articles/hea...

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A line chart tracking heat pump and gas furnace sales in the U.S. from 2012-2025. Heat pumps have outsold gas furnaces four years straight, although the former's sales dipped compared to the previous year.

A line chart tracking heat pump and gas furnace sales in the U.S. from 2012-2025. Heat pumps have outsold gas furnaces four years straight, although the former's sales dipped compared to the previous year.

Winning isn’t easy. Winning four times straight? A rare feat accomplished only by an elite few, like:

- The New York Yankees winning the World Series, 1936-1939
- The Houston Comets winning the WNBA championship, 1997-2000
- Heat pumps outselling gas furnaces in the U.S., 2022-2025 🏆

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Is It Finally Time to Switch to an Induction Stove? As the safety of gas stoves continues to be questioned, here's what you should know.

“I've covered induction cooking for years and after seeing first-hand the overwhelming advantages of induction stoves I’m planning to install one in my kitchen remodel later this year.” www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/a...

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Let the sparks fly! 💓⚡

Our electric Valentine’s Day gifs and stickers are perfect for you to send to that special someone. Search “rewiringamerica” on GIPHY or any app that uses GIPHY’s library to explore the collection: giphy.com/search/rewir...

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Your guide to savings on home energy upgrades You can still save on better appliances thanks to state, local, and utility rebates.

The clock may have run out on the federal tax credits for home electrification. But it’s not too late to save through state and local programs.

Find out if you’re eligible for other incentives for home improvement projects: homes.rewiringamerica.org/save

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“2025 in Review: Affordability, OBBBA, & A Shifting Landscape.” Headshots of the event’s speakers, Stephen Naimoli with Atlas Public Policy, Allison MacMunn with Sunstone Strategies, and Zach Pierce with Rewiring America.

“2025 in Review: Affordability, OBBBA, & A Shifting Landscape.” Headshots of the event’s speakers, Stephen Naimoli with Atlas Public Policy, Allison MacMunn with Sunstone Strategies, and Zach Pierce with Rewiring America.

What happened with building decarbonization in 2025? And what will happen this year?

Join us Monday, February 2 for a live conversation with our friends at Atlas Public Policy and @sunstonestrategies.bsky.social. RSVP today: www.linkedin.com/events/74205...

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"Agrivoltaics" combines food production with solar power At Jack’s Solar Garden in Colorado, crops grow amid the solar panels.

When farms embrace agrivoltaics, plants and people get shade, and power gets made. That’s a real win-win.

Here’s how a third-generation farmer brought solar panels to his family’s land: www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1...

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A photo illustration of a cork vision board with pictures of electric appliances, such as water heaters, heat pumps, stoves, and EVs.

A photo illustration of a cork vision board with pictures of electric appliances, such as water heaters, heat pumps, stoves, and EVs.

What’s on your vision board for 2026? Our team is gearing up for the new year with a big (but 100% clear-eyed and achievable) idea on ours: Homegrown Energy.

Here’s the plan: www.rewiringamerica.org/research/hom...

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Homegrown Energy jobs | Rewiring America Upgrading home appliances, solar, and storage can meet rising data center demand while creating up to a million local jobs each year nationwide.

Upgrading houses, condos, and apartments with efficient appliances, solar panels, and batteries could create enough capacity to meet the rising electricity demand of large data centers over the next five years. @rewiringamerica.bsky.social

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Renewable energy and EVs have grown so much faster than experts predicted 10 years ago A decade after the Paris agreement, climate action is moving quicker than you might think.

Higher EV sales.

More solar installs.

Faster renewable energy growth.

In the 10 years since the Paris climate agreement, the world has made exponentially more progress than experts predicted: www.fastcompany.com/91430305/ren...

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Rooftop Solar Could Save Americans $1 Trillion Dollars But we have to make it easier to permit and install

$1.2 trillion. That’s how much money the U.S. can save over the next 25 years if we streamline the permit process for solar installs. A pretty serious chunk of change.

More from @michael-thomas.bsky.social Distilled: www.distilled.earth/p/rooftop-so...

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Fifth-generation Iowa farmer’s electric home renovation a labor of love | Rewiring America Sam Ose has personally done 90 percent of his farmstead home’s renovations, all with an eye to going fully electric.

“Basically, we’ve electrified nearly everything.”

This fifth-generation Iowa farmer DIY’d his family’s 70-year-old home reno. The icing on the cake? Brand-new electric appliances. Here's his fixer upper story: www.rewiringamerica.org/stories/fift...

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💯. Got induction because of air quality inside our home and climate benefits, but now I like it so much better for cooking. Like, I don’t ever want a gas stove again. Ever.

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Induction cooking—here's why you should make the switch Induction cooking is superior to gas and electric in many ways.

Faster, safer, cleaner, and easier: This is why you should consider switching to an induction stove. www.reviewed.com/ovens/featur...

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for halloween, it’s full-sized candy bars or nothing.

the only minis we accept around here are mini splits.

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A photo illustration of a heat pump water heater with text bubbles that say "Say it 4 times cuz they're 4x more efficient. Today's their special day!"

A photo illustration of a heat pump water heater with text bubbles that say "Say it 4 times cuz they're 4x more efficient. Today's their special day!"

Move over, Halloween. The biggest holiday in October is already here: National Heat Pump Water Heater Day. Find out how you can use federal tax credits to save on an install: homes.rewiringamerica.org/save

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Is Switching to Induction Really Worth the Hassle? I Asked an Appliance Pro Plus, how to save on costs in a big way.

Thinking about getting an induction stove? Our very own Wael Kanj has the answers to your most burning questions about the sleekest, safest way to cook: ca.style.yahoo.com/switching-in...

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Your guide to using the home energy tax credits before they're gone Save on better appliances before the year ends. Help for all your tax credit and installation questions.

Plug into better living and bigger savings. If you install energy-efficient electric appliances ASAP, you can cash in on up to thousands of dollars in savings through federal tax credits. But you’ll need to act fast — this deal is ending soon.

Get started today.

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Act Fast! These Energy Tax Breaks Are Going Away Here’s what you need to know to claim them

“The clock is ticking, and it’s really important for folks to start the process.”

Here’s what you need to know about the federal home energy tax credits expiring this year: www.aarp.org/money/person...

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Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says A new analysis of solar and wind power shows its generation worldwide has outpaced electricity demand this year.

Huge news: This year, for the first time ever, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal around the world. The clean energy future is inevitable. apnews.com/article/clim...

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How next-gen solar panels could go on lampposts, cars and even windows Perovskite panels are more powerful, lighter and less rigid than traditional alternatives

A new class of solar panels are lighter, thinner, and more powerful than ever. Plus, they’re flexible enough to go on car roofs and lampposts.

Talk about brighter days ahead ☀️ www.ft.com/content/a509...

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From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable Several NFL stadiums in the U.S. are among the most sustainable sports venues in the world because of their solar panels, rainwater collection systems and on-site composting and recycling programs.

“Our hope is that our efforts will inspire our fans to do the same and take some of their own actions.”

Here’s how the biggest sports league in the country is driving forward sustainability in stadiums: apnews.com/article/nfl-...

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Your guide to using the home energy tax credits before they're gone Save on better appliances before the year ends. Help for all your tax credit and installation questions.

All good things must come to an end. But the federal tax credits that help Americans save big on electric home appliances are disappearing years sooner than planned. That means if you want to take advantage of these savings, you’ve got to do it now.

We’ve got your back. Start here ⬇️

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