As winter approaches, many people's thoughts will turn to how high their heating bill could be through the cold spell. According to Resources, a publication dedicated to the environment and energy, ...

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions associated with heating buildings, and many states have set aggressive targets to ...

Harvard researchers found that the cost of electricity is key to encouraging people to install heat pumps. Widespread adoption will require lower prices.

For many Americans, installing a heat pump to heat and cool a home can lower household bills in addition to reducing emissions. But in some places, that financial advantage has a big weak spot: winter ...

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 ...

These are the best whole-house heat pumps from Consumer Reports' tests. These heat pumps are more efficient and can save you money.

The popularity of heat pumps is on the rise, and with good reason. Here's why homeowners have been switching to this heating ...

New survey casts doubt on heat pump savings as two-thirds report losses - One green energy chief says that people are being ...

Both the government and Nesta assume that a home with a heat pump would disconnect from the gas grid, meaning that it would no longer need to pay the daily “standing charge” for gas. This currently ...

Heat pump permitting currently varies drastically across California’s 600 jurisdictions, with a patchwork of local requirements that make the system slow, expensive, and complex.

The UK government says heat pumps are a more environmentally friendly heating option. But are they worth it for homeowners?