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About the Episode:
In an ideal world, we’d decommission our natural gas infrastructure tomorrow and heat every home in America with clean electricity. So what’s stopping us?
In today’s conversation, Caroline Hon of National Grid breaks down the complexities of shifting from gas infrastructure to a fully electrified grid. She shares her experience educating homeowners on clean energy, the benefits of air-source heat pumps and geothermal systems, and the economic aspects of decarbonization. Caroline discusses addressing the challenges in older Northeastern homes, the importance of utility collaboration, and the careful considerations before gas decommissioning. Interested in the nuanced path towards a sustainable energy future? Press play, and learn how National Grid supports its customers through their transitions.
Expect To Learn:
The importance of education in facilitating the transition to cleaner energy sources.
The role of alternative heating options like air source heat pumps and geothermal systems in decarbonization efforts.
The economic considerations that influence customers’ energy use decisions.
The challenges and opportunities presented by older houses in the Northeast.
The significance of data sharing and collaboration across utilities in strategizing for decarbonization.
Why a cautious approach to decommissioning gas systems is necessary to ensure a smooth transition to electricity without compromising reliability.
NOTEWORTHY QUOTE:
“I think the transition, especially when we think about cumulative emissions, and that piece of it is going to require everything and where we can make progress, you make it and I think that that’s something that we just have to consider is like, don’t decommission gas too soon. If you aren’t ready yet.”
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