When it comes to lower-energy home heating, it’s accurate in all senses to say that heat pumps are the new hotness. But unless you happen to work with them professionally, it’s fair to say their inner ...

A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright future in an ...

Outdoor air-source heat pump unit in a residential home - Prathan Chorruangsak/Getty Images More than half of the energy you use and pay for in your home is for space heating and air conditioning, per ...

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 ...

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox Media ...

We’ve all heard the warnings: Winter is here and sky-high heating costs are expected to send energy bills through the roof. That’s because much of the country and state are dependent on fossil fuels ...

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 ...

With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As winters become more unpredictable (and unexpectedly harsh), finding ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Key opportunities in the Germany Air Source Heat Pump Market include leveraging government incentives to reduce carbon ...

The Canada Air Source Heat Pump Market offers significant growth opportunities driven by initiatives to reduce emissions and boost energy efficiency. Advances in technology make heat pumps viable in ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our winter coverage. We’ve all heard the warnings: Winter is here and sky-high heating costs are expected ...