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Warming your house the green way just got more expensive

Category: Business
Duration: 00:08:26
Publish Date: 2026-02-04 08:00:02
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People wanting to purchase heat pumps might soon face sticker shock. Many consumers have sought out energy credits to find a greener and more affordable alternative to heating oil, but the tax credit to help make them cheaper has expired. Today on the show: how homeowners, the renewables industry, and its critics all feel about it.

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