Meteorologist Cliff Mass Asks the Heated Question: Has Global Warming Changed the Nature of Northwest Heatwaves? On July 9th, the temperature surged to 98F at Seattle-Tacoma Airport. This was a record for the day and 22F above normal. But that is not what surprised me…..SeaTac had gotten that warm before. It is was HOW it...
Ductless heat pumps are powerful and effective systems. Since they can cost a bit more to install when compared to average heat pumps or central air conditioners, the question arises: What makes the added cost worth it? Here are just a few details that showcase the true value of a ductless HVAC system. Hyper efficiency. Ductless...
Owning a Hybrid of Electric Vehicle just got sweeter with the new Puget Sound Energy Home Charging (Electric Vehicle Chargers) Rebate Program! Derr Heating has an early scoop on the program to give you a jump start. Following is a brief overview of program offerings. More information can be found on our PSE Rebates...
Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. In fact, as astrophysicists will tell us, it is also the most abundant element in the universe. The legendary “Big Bang” occurred when Hydrogen collided with Helium and created an inter-galactic birthday — but that is a very long story. Most know Hydrogen best when it...
“If you ask, ‘How on Earth are we going to power the modern economy cleanly,” said Saul Griffith, founder and chief scientist of Rewiring America, “all roads point to electricity!” Yes indeed, there is a smarter, more efficient alternative to setting millions of tiny fires everywhere — burning fossil fuels in countless engines, furnaces and boilers to...
A serious electrician shortage in the U.S. is proving to be one of the biggest barriers for Americans seeking to make an energy transition from traditional fossil fuels to renewables. How can changes be implemented without enough people with the technical skills to implement them? In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included climate legislation...
Hottest Days on Record: Derr Heating Offers Financing Options to Help Kitsap Homeowners Beat the Heat When Derr Heating and Cooling opened its doors on the Olympic Peninsula in Western Washington less than one year ago, it did not expect to be serving homeowners and businesses on some of the hottest days in Earth’s history. Founder...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a nearly $11 billion investment to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it was the largest single federal investment in rural electrification since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act in 1936 as...
The City of Seattle Heat Safety webpage is full of tips and resources to stay safe and comfortable when the Seattle area experiences a heat wave. Visit the page and learn more about the following topics. How to stay safe at area cooling centers, beaches, community and senior centers, and public libraries. Managing your activity level during...
The Department of Energy has launched an online Energy Savings Hub to help people in our state potentially save big on their energy costs. The online hub is at: https://www.energy.gov/save Whether you’re a homeowner looking for a tax credit to renovate your home, a renter looking for a rebate on a new appliance, or a driver...
