Heat pumps are a popular choice for central air in the South. They both heat and cool—despite the somewhat misleading ...

When you're trying to lower your utility bills, you might be tempted to reach for the thermostat. That's a good instinct.

Since the introduction of green building rules in Ireland, almost all of the country’s newly built homes now feature ...

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 ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a multi-published NYC-based writer whose work has appeared in myriad publications ranging from Forbes to Real Simple to Cosmopolitan. She’s written hundreds of articles as ...

If you live in the right area or have enough space, a heat pump water heater is a better choice than a tankless model. Here's why.

Homeowners are using heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use. But proper use and weatherization are key to maximizing benefits, ...

The typical range for heat pump costs is $4,206 to $7,688 with a national average of $5,947. Cost factors for installing a heat pump include the unit size, type, and efficiency; labor and permits; and ...

With temperatures plunging across New England recently, Massachusetts residents are bracing for costly energy bills. The deep chill has renewed questions about whether homeowners should switch out ...

On Thursday, the Colorado Energy Office opened applications for its Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program, or ...

Manufacturers say the “next wave” of growth will be retrofit-friendly systems that drop into existing homes with minimal ...

When you think about cutting your utility bill, your mind probably jumps to energy-guzzling appliances like your fridge, TV or washing machine. But here’s something you might not realize: your water ...