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    The New Downsizing

    Feb 16, 2021 4 minutes
    By Mary Ellen Polson

    Anyone who has lived with allelectric heat in a cold climate—and seen winter energy bills skyrocket—may be reluctant to consider an electric-powered mini-split system. That would be a shame, because this new generation of heating and cooling technology is more comfortable than ever, and can be less expensive to operate than HVAC systems burning fuel oil or natural gas.

    While mini-split systems are a go-to energy choice for much new construction, they also can be adapted to existing homes, whether or not the house already has ductwork. And unlike earlier generations of heat pumps (common in climates dependent more on air conditioning than

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