Federal incentives for heat pump installations expire this year. Homeowners can choose between air-source and ground-source systems. Heat pumps cut energy use and emissions more efficiently than ...

Yes, it’s possible to install a heat pump on your own to save money. You’ll probably still need some professional help – as in an electrician, not a psychiatrist to counsel you when you wonder what ...

Homeowners looking for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners in the spring and summer months (and furnaces in the winter) might want to invest in a heat pump. It's a type of ...

CLIFFORD, N.D. — In 1991, Nancy Drew and her husband Jim Erickson installed a ground source heat pump on the family farm while completely remodeling the house. "It was just a smarter system than fuel ...

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 ...

A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright future in an eco-conscious country.

When it comes to lower-energy home heating, it’s accurate in all senses to say that heat pumps are the new hotness. But unless you happen to work with them professionally, it’s fair to say their inner ...

If you're considering using a ground source heat pump to heat your home, you could be wondering what type of ground source heat pump problems you may encounter. Or, perhaps you have one and have a few ...

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 ...

As cold temperatures affect much of the United States, more people are looking into highly efficient heat pumps to save money on utility bills and reduce household energy waste. According to the ...

Aurore Julien is research manager for the Eastern New Energy Project, which receives funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds ...