"9 States Collaborate to Promote Heat Pump Adoption for Cleaner Air"

A coalition of nine states in the US, including California, New York, and Oregon, has signed an agreement to accelerate the transition from gas to electric heating by promoting the widespread adoption of heat pumps. By 2030, they aim for heat pumps to make up at least 65% of residential heating and cooling systems, and by 2040, this target increases to 90%. The states will collaborate on pursuing federal funding, developing standards, and workforce training to support the transition. The move is part of a broader effort to promote zero-emission residential buildings and reduce reliance on planet-warming natural gas, with the federal government also providing funding and incentives for heat pump adoption.