Heat pumps are one of the rare home upgrades that can cut your utility bills and unlock a sizable federal tax break, but only if you can prove what you installed and when. In 2025, the photos you snap ...

A new study looks at how changing home heating and cooling systems could save you money and slash carbon emissions. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and ...

Experts advise you compare cooling efficiency ratings before buying a home heat pump. (Getty, illustration) UC Davis engineer Theresa Pistochini tells SciLine about home heat pumps and air quality.

The heat pump has become a common fixture in many parts of modern life. We now have reverse-cycle air conditioning, heat pump hot water systems, and even heat pump dryers. These home appliances have ...

Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it’s decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump. The right decision can depend on where ...

Highly efficient modern electric heat pumps will cut energy costs for homeowners who have them installed, right? Well … not necessarily. Depending on where in the country a home is located, the type ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

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 ...

The myth resurfaces every winter, even as homeowners post their own data showing the opposite. Homeowner sparks debate after sharing 'fake news' screenshot about heat pumps: 'It's a common myth ...