This video explains heat pumps, which are efficient HVAC solutions capable of moving 3-5 times more heat than the electricity ...

As we move towards greener energy, everyone wants their energy bills to drop and their money to go further. But are air source heat pumps really the answer? Aileen Pollard of Morpeth Plumbing and ...

UK scientists designed a new heat pump concept that they claim could be particularly beneficial to newly developed areas or potential residential complexes. The system uses ice or ice slurry as the ...

People who rent their homes, or don’t have enough money to make major upgrades to their homes, have for many years been left out of a major shift in heating and cooling technology that can improve ...

Mostly discussed as a low-carbon alternative to a gas boiler, here’s what heat pumps can and can’t do during warm weather ...

New research from Germany shows that identifying the cheapest residential heating source remains challenging, as the final results depend on the assumptions made and energy prices. The scientists, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Outdoor air-source heat pump unit in a residential home - Prathan Chorruangsak/Getty Images More than half of the energy you use ...

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions associated with heating buildings, and many states have set aggressive targets to increase their use in the coming decades. But while heat pumps are often ...

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...

Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it’s decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump. The right decision can depend on where ...

Get a firsthand look at how a Pennsylvania home transformed its energy costs by making the switch to a heat pump. Faith Foushee is a CNET contributor and a former writer for SaveOnEnergy.com, covering ...

Federal incentives for heat pump installations expire this year. Homeowners can choose between air-source and ground-source systems. Heat pumps cut energy use and emissions more efficiently than ...