The “Fabric First” Trap: Decades Of Studies Show Electrification Wins Every Time
In climate and energy policy, certain well-intentioned ideas gain outsized popularity despite persistent evidence against them. One such appealing but deeply problematic approach is the “fabric first” philosophy — the notion that building decarbonization must begin by aggressively insulating and sealing structures, only later electrifying their heating systems. On the ... [continued] The post The “Fabric First” Trap: Decades Of Studies Show Electrification Wins Every Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.

In climate and energy policy, certain well-intentioned ideas gain outsized popularity despite persistent evidence against them. One such appealing but deeply problematic approach is the “fabric first” philosophy — the notion that building decarbonization must begin by aggressively insulating and sealing structures, only later electrifying their heating systems. On the ... [continued]
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