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Fossil Fuel Impact Of Buildings Electrification In New York City, Mattia Sartori
Fossil Fuel Impact Of Buildings Electrification In New York City, Mattia Sartori
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New York City's commitment to reduce Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions 80% by 2050 (80X50) requires a deep citywide conversion from fuel combustion systems to more efficient technologies, such as air-source heat pumps. Moreover, this challenging goal relies also on a much cleaner grid with the majority of electrical generation being provided by renewable sources, such as solar and wind. In this regard, building electrification is being considered as a possible solution in order to reduce emissions and maximize the efficiency of the energy utilization as well as improve the comfort of the indoor environment.
Under the assumption of a cleaner …