Micah Parkin wanted to quash her home’s carbon pollution to help fight climate change. So she took a familiar step among climate-inclined homeowners: She got a heat pump — just not the typical variety ...
At a recent meeting of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSPHA), Enertech business development manager Rob Derksen shared tips for how HVAC contractors can become better at ...
If you're looking for an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home, one option is a geothermal heat pump. So what exactly is a geothermal heat pump? Simply put, a geothermal heat pump is a ...
What's the difference between warm air and cool air? In fact, what does “temperature” even mean? It's stranger than you think. At a basic level, if you increase the temperature of air, you increase ...
A new study looks at how changing home heating and cooling systems could save you money and slash carbon emissions. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and ...
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How to Buy a Heat Pump in 2025

New energy incentives make this a great time to install or upgrade a heat pump.
Energy bills are rising throughout the country, and consumers are looking for tech solutions that can help reduce their monthly electric and gas costs. To help consumers, Illinois legislators have ...
Is a geothermal heat pump worth it? This video explores the efficiency and effectiveness of geothermal (ground source) heat pumps compared to air source systems. Despite the higher upfront cost, ...
These are the best whole-house heat pumps from Consumer Reports' tests. These heat pumps are more efficient and can save you money.
As households look for ways to cut energy bills and reduce carbon emissions, heat pumps are increasingly being presented as an alternative to traditional gas boilers. Backed by a £7,500 government ...
Researchers at the University of Padova in Italy have proposed to improve the performance of residential air heat pumps with air-geothermal heat exchangers and have found this combination may reduce ...