In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, we sit down with Cora Wyent, Head of Research & Data Science at Rewiring America, the US' leading electrification nonprofit, to demystify one of the most impactful climate and cost‑saving technologies available today: heat pumps.

Cora breaks down:

• What a heat pump is and how it works as a highly efficient, two‑in‑one heating and cooling system
• How electrification lowers energy bills, boosts indoor air quality, and reduces carbon emissions
• Why 75% of U.S. households could save money by switching to a heat pump
• Tools Rewiring America offers - including incentives calculators, a personal electrification planner, and a national network of quality contractors
• How renters can electrify their homes, from portable heat pumps to induction hot plates
• Why every home is a “unicorn” and what that means for your own electrification journey
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We also dive into policy, workforce readiness, energy equity, and how electrification can help address rising utility costs, especially for vulnerable communities. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or just energy‑curious, this episode will change how you think about the appliances that shape your daily life.

See below for resources mentioned in the episode:

• Rewiring America Savings Calculator
• Rewiring America's Latest Homegrown Energy Report
• National Quality Contractor Network
• Resources for renters!

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