My wife and I are in the planning stages to build a house in Upstate NY for us to retire in and I'm researching heating systems and was wondering if the hive mind (enhanced open fora version) has any ...

How much energy and money do heat pumps really save? - The real-world savings from heat pumps depend on what you’re replacing ...

Soaring natural gas prices have raised the specter of cold homes and inflated energy bills for millions of people over winter across Europe and the United States, where most people rely on gas-fired ...

The residential heat pump market is affected by a range of forces, from incentive programs to improvements in technology to the trend among some homeowners toward remodeling their homes rather than ...

Q. My entire old heating and cooling system must be replaced. With high energy costs and future volatility, how can I determine which type of fuel (oil, gas, propane, electric, etc.) is best to go ...

Consistent performance, easy installation and simple climate control—Electric radiant heat warms the home from the floor up. New England mornings can tempt some of the toughest to roll over, turn off ...

As households rethink how they heat their homes, the choice between gas and electric central heating is becoming less ...

Hover over main image for caption information. A typical oil fired forced hot water heating system, installed in 1980 was ready for replacement. The original boiler room equipment was removed, which ...