Across the country, heat pumps are quietly replacing traditional furnaces and air conditioners as the default choice for new ...

Outdoor heat pump unit in the snow during winter operation. Organizations switching from gas to electric HVAC systems continues despite mixed signals on electrification coming out of Washington.

Heat pumps have gained a taste of celebrity status as the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool a home. Heat pumps are so efficient that experts argue swapping out your heating and cooling ...

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox Media ...

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 ...

For decades, the gas boiler has been the default heating system in UK homes. Despite growing interest in low‑carbon heating, gas remains the dominant fuel for domestic heating. According to the Energy ...

Today’s topic is heat pump water heaters. These devices enhance traditional water heater technology by utilizing a heat pump that can provide 3 to 4 units of heat energy for every unit of electricity ...