Death is looming for traditional gas furnaces as the heat pump takes over. A coalition of nine US states has signed an agreement to accelerate the transition from gas to electric heating systems, making it easier and cheaper for residents to switch to heat pumps. The goal is for heat pumps to make up at least 65% of residential heating, AC, and water heating shipments by 2030, and 90% by 2040. Heat pumps are both heaters and AC units, running off renewable electricity and saving households over $550 a year. The states will collaborate on funding, standards development, and workforce training to support widespread electrification of residential buildings. The federal government has also committed funding and rebates to aid the transition. The aim of this collaboration is to standardize policies and regulations and ensure the sufficient supply of trained technicians to fully realize the transition to heat pumps and other electric technologies.
https://www.wired.com/story/these-states-are-basically-begging-you-to-get-a-heat-pump/