"Revolutionizing Heat Pumps: Sub-Zero Prototypes Unveiled at CES"
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New heat pump models showcased at CES 2024, including Bosch's IDS Ultra, aim to address the inefficiency of heat pumps in frigid temperatures, making them suitable for colder climates. These advancements are crucial for America's electrification and decarbonization efforts. Heat pumps work by transferring thermal energy from the air or ground to heat or cool homes, but struggle in extreme cold due to freezing coils. Despite the initial cost, federal tax credits and rebates are available to offset expenses, making heat pumps a more viable and sustainable option for home climate control.
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- Tax credits make energy-efficient heat pump technology more accessible, Indianapolis experts say Yahoo Finance
- Homeowners warm to heat pumps Financial Times
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