Heat pumps are often pitched as a cleaner alternative to gas boilers, but for homeowners in large or period properties, the question is whether the technology really works beyond modern, ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because it absorbs and moves heat from the air, it is exceptionally energy-efficient and ...

Heat pumps are frequently touted as a cleaner alternative to gas boilers, yet a significant question mark hangs over their effectiveness in Britain's older, larger homes, beyond modern, well-insulated ...

Mike Holmes is big on heat pumps. He recommends them as being one of the best HVAC systems for your home. But given that heat pumps are relatively new and the internet is rife with incorrect or ...

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 ...

Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but they’re becoming more popular as a go-to for their energy efficiency. More households are opting for heat pump water heaters than ever before, ...

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Five years ago, while working at Apple as an engineer, Mary Ann Rau decided to electrify her house and move away from fossil fuels. She installed solar, a battery, an induction range, and owned an EV.

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 ...

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Boston, like many cities in the Northeast, has a building problem. More specifically, its buildings have a problem: They emit tons of climate pollution every year. In Boston, buildings account for 70% ...