Discover the key differences between heat pumps and furnaces, including energy efficiency, cost, and climate suitability.

If you aren’t familiar with heat pumps, there’s no time like the present to change that. California has announced it will begin phasing out gas furnaces in 2023, and because heat pumps use 50 percent ...

First introduced in the 1950s, heat pump installations have increased in North America, in both residential and commercial projects. In fact, the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of 25 states, ...

If you want to heat or cool your home, a heat pump seems like the logical solution. Here's everything you need to know to decide whether getting one makes sense for your home. Andrew King is an ...

A heat pump water heater -- like this one with a separate evaporator -- can reduce the amount of energy you use to heat water in your home. Sure, you can save money by using less hot water, but an ...

"I never shut them off all winter." Homeowner shares honest experience surviving -36 degree cold snap with a heat pump: 'It's ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

Heat pumps, which generate heat to homes in place of gas-fired furnaces, are getting more use nationally. They’ve been touted as a tool that can cut both greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. The ...

Some window units handle chilly months better than expected, offering a seasonal upgrade that keeps interior spaces more livable as temperatures shift.

Worksport Ltd. has announced a significant advancement in heating technology with the introduction of the AetherLux™ heat pump system through its subsidiary, Terravis Energy. This innovative system ...

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