That has the potential to cause greenhouse gas emissions to climb or tumble, and it largely hinges on whether warehouses can ditch natural gas. “If you look at space heating energy use, because [warehouses use] less efficient technologies, it’s actually concerning.”E-commerce has fueled the boom in warehouses. Liu says warehouse developers can take the lead of office buildings that have been quicker to electrify and switch from natural gas heating systems over to electric heat pumps. Other trends could make pollution from warehouses’ gas heating a bigger problem. On top of that, warehouses tend to be less insulated against the elements than office buildings.

Source: The Nation December 03, 2021 20:04 UTC