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 ...

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 ...

To help curb climate change, President Biden has set a goal of lowering U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 50%-52% below 2005 levels by 2030. Meeting this target will require rapidly converting as many ...

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 ...

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 ...

For home and business owners looking for a cost-effective way to replace inefficient window air conditioning units, space heaters, and electric baseboard heaters, there’s a solution: Ductless ...

We will continue our discussion on prepping for summer with a look at the tasks you can undertake to care for your mini-split HVAC systems this week. HVAC systems 101: What is a ductless mini split ...

Ducted heat pump: A heat pump that uses ducts. If you have a furnace with existing ducts running through your house – assuming those ducts are in good shape — you can switch to a ducted heat pump ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, space heating is the number one use of energy in American homes, accounting for 45% of ...

Learn from our experience installing a heat pump system in a 1940s home. Get tips on preparing your home, choosing the right system, and more.