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Heat pumps can keep a home cool and comfortable in the summer and heat a home without fossil fuels in the winter more efficiently than other heating and cooling options, according to a recent study by Rocky Mountain Institute ( RMI ). RMI modeled the performance of several cooling options for a Seattle home during a record three-day heat wave in June 2021.
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