If you aren’t familiar with heat pumps, there’s no time like the present to change that. California has announced it will begin phasing out gas furnaces in 2023, and because heat pumps use 50 percent ...

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, ...

This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. With heat pumps becoming a more common ...

Though something of a misnomer, VRF and mini split heat pumps are commonly referred to as “ductless units.” These systems are much more versatile today than they were just five years ago. It’s hard to ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 77th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

This mini-split system was used in several rooms in this 1840 square foot house in Bainbridge Island, WA. The house was designed by Davis Studio Architecture and Design. The mini-split system was from ...

Air source and ground source heat pumps both offer low-carbon heating, but they suit very different homes. Here’s how the ...

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