For many Americans, installing a heat pump to heat and cool a home can lower household bills in addition to reducing emissions. But in some places, that financial advantage has a big weak spot: winter ...

Heat pumps work best when they’re part of a well-prepared home, to be installed when the building envelope is attended to; ...

Maine (WABI) - More than 100,000 heat pumps have been installed in Maine homes and businesses, according to Efficiency Maine. They are now more common than oil heat in new homes. On average, one heat ...

When temperatures drop, concentrating your efforts on keeping a single room warm can be more effective than trying to chase ...

The highly efficient devices are the darlings of the environmental movement. Here’s why. By Hilary Howard Heat pumps, which both warm and cool buildings and are powered by electricity, have been ...

As the Trump administration eliminates incentives for energy-efficient appliances, California is joining New York and Boston to spur a market for affordable electric heat pumps and induction stoves to ...

As Canadians, we’re pros at dealing with changing seasons and unpredictable temperatures. But while we’ve learned to embrace challenging climates, our homes should be a pro at keeping up too… maybe ...

Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but it’s only recently that they’ve emerged as a go-to for energy efficiency. More households are opting for heat pump water heaters than ever ...

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