Big news for #RenewableEnergy development in #NY - if adopted, this will create a new Office of Renewable Energy Permitting to improve/streamline process for environmentally responsible and cost-effective siting of large-scale renewable energy projects.https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-30-day-amendment-accelerate-renewable-energy-projects-and-drive …
A geothermal heat pump operating with a COP (Coefficient of Performance) of 3.5 will harvest 2.5 kWhs of renewable energy for every kWh of electricity that it consumes. Given this, heat pumps should be recognized as sources of renewable energy.