Heat pumps are growing in popularity, capable of both heating and cooling a home by moving heat rather than generating it. While ideal for mild climates, modern heat pumps with dual-fuel capabilities ...

Europe consumes huge amounts of electricity and generates tonnes of CO2 through cooling. Could heat pumps save us during the next heatwave? Climate experts warn that intense heat in May is becoming ...

UK-based heating specialist Dimplex has unveiled a new air-to-water heat pump series for apartment blocks and commercial applications. The company said the new product line can be combined with ...

Dutch startup BlueHeart Energy is testing its thermoacoustic heat pump engine in residential settings, with a limited European launch expected in spring 2027, followed by gradual scaling. The system ...

In 2022, California announced that it wanted to install 6 million heat pumps by 2030. So far, it has only installed about 2.3 million, which means to make that goal, it would need to average about ...

Five years ago, while working at Apple as an engineer, Mary Ann Rau decided to electrify her house and move away from fossil fuels. She installed solar, a battery, an induction range, and owned an EV.

Most people buying a heat pump for the first time don’t know where to start. If that’s you, there’s no need to worry. Consumer Reports has you covered. It compiled a list of the best heat pump water ...

If you’re a California homeowner and you’ve been feeling chilly this winter, there are plenty of reasons to go get a heat pump. An all-electric, energy-efficient alternative to gas-burning furnaces, ...

Boston, like many cities in the Northeast, has a building problem. More specifically, its buildings have a problem: They emit tons of climate pollution every year. In Boston, buildings account for 70% ...

As the mercury dipped to single digits recently, and the inches of snow piled into the double digits, the Globe asked readers to tell us about their experience with heat pumps, a technology that’s ...

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions associated with heating buildings, and many states have set aggressive targets to increase their use in the coming decades. But while heat pumps are often ...

Heat pump adoption has more than doubled in recent years. Modern systems deliver quieter, smoother whole-home comfort. Geothermal offers stable comfort with lower long-term bills. Remember the last ...