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flag NYC residents gained better comfort and quieter homes after switching to electric heat pumps, with research guiding citywide clean energy upgrades.

flag Residents in a New York City apartment building reported improved year-round comfort after switching from oil heating to electric heat pumps, appreciating better temperature control and the removal of noisy, bulky radiators. flag A Cornell study using 73 sensors and resident feedback over 2.5 years identified insulation issues that were fixed, enhancing performance. flag The research, backed by the National Science Foundation, also validated low-cost, off-grid IoT networks for urban data collection. flag Findings influenced the NYC Housing Authority to install heat pumps at Woodside Houses and underscored that comfort is crucial alongside energy efficiency in clean energy upgrades. flag The project provided hands-on experience for local students and boosted community engagement.

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