Heat pumps are the single biggest tool for U.S. households to cut carbon emissions and curb unhealthy air pollution. They’re also far more efficient than the fossil-fueled or electric resistance ...

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions associated with heating buildings, and many states have set aggressive targets to ...

Heat pumps run on electricity instead of gas. They warm buildings by absorbing and amplifying heat from the air, ground, or water. They are widely seen as the best way of cutting emissions of carbon ...

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

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 ...

The popularity of heat pumps is on the rise, and with good reason. Here's why homeowners have been switching to this heating ...

Do heat pumps work in large or older homes? We look at what experts say, the real costs involved, and how homeowners are ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite ample evidence to the contrary, heat pumps are still ...

Heat pumps are often promoted as a more efficient alternative to traditional heating systems. But what does that efficiency actually mean for households day to day? For most people, it comes down to ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...