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King County is installing heat pumps in over 100 low- and moderate-income homes in Skyway and White Center at up to 100% cost coverage through its new Energize program.
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Today King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the successful launch of the Energize program, giving more than 100 families access to efficient electric heat pumps for heating and cooling. The program covers 100% of costs for low-income households and 80% of costs for moderate-income households in Skyway and White Center.
King County also received $2.6 million in new funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce, allowing for expansion of the Energize program to serve in-home day cares and more households. This funding is part of the state’s Climate Commitment Act.
“As our region experiences more frequent and severe heat waves, we’re helping families transition to clean energy and lower energy costs so they can stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter,” said Executive Dow Constantine. “King County’s Energize program makes it easier for folks, regardless of income, to replace polluting systems with efficient electric heat pumps for a greener, healthier home.”
Heat pumps are the most efficient, climate-friendly way to heat and cool a home with clean energy rather than fossil fuels. A heat pump is up to four times as efficient as a standard air conditioner or furnace, using less energy to keep a home comfortable.
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