In the first quarter of this year, heat pump sales beat fossil-fuel furnaces by 32 percent. Here's what makes the appliance ...

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, ...

Heat pumps can also cool your home – here’s what to know during the UK heatwave - Mostly discussed as a low-carbon alternative to a gas boiler, here’s what heat pumps can and can’t do during warm weat ...

For homeowners living in warmer climates like Florida, Texas and Arizona, a heat pump is an obvious choice. "They become more like a traditional A/C system," says Wade. Heat pumps keep indoor ...

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 ...

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 ...

Small changes to how you use your heat pump, from thermostat settings to hot water routines, can help keep your home warm without pushing bills higher than they need to be ...

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...

U.S. researchers showed that standard residential air-source heat pumps can be retrofitted to operate directly on DC power ...

Buying a heat pump in the UK: Everything to know with top models compared - A comparison of the UK’s best-known air source ...