Everyone may enjoy going to a petting zoo, but how often will you find one without any animals? Hundreds of Americans recently flocked to the appliance petting zoo at the Healthy Homes Fair in Washington, D.C., to discover new ways they can make their homes climate-friendly.
On April 6, Mitsubishi Electric and nonprofit Electrify DC hosted a free appliance petting zoo, e-bike tasting party, and more at the D.C. Armory, showcasing eco-friendly technology that can be easily adopted in everyday life.
Instead of petting goats and rabbits or taking turns riding a pony, attendees were invited into replicas of people’s homes where they could test out various green tech. One section of the appliance petting zoo was entirely dedicated to heat pumps — which are known for releasing less planet-warming gas pollution than alternatives like gas furnaces.
The Washington Post reported that Josh Wharton, a regional sales…
