David Sacerdote

The correlation between winter and wind along the coasts of North America is part of why it's so critical for the decarbonization of space heating.

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/03/as-heat-pumps-gain-popularity-winter-electricity-demand-is-growing/

As heat pumps gain popularity, winter electricity demand is growing

But efficiency upgrades and ‘demand response’ programs can help keep costs down.

Yale Climate Connections
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This is, of course, why the Trump regime is working so hard to stop offshore wind — it's the renewable which most directly competes with fossil fuels for space heating.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/climate/offshore-wind-settlements-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.T1A._DUL.qju41NfBAExq&smid=url-share

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Trump Officials Weigh New Plan to Stop Offshore Wind Farms

Proposed settlements would block wind farms off New York State and North Carolina, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times.

The New York Times