Heat pumps are the single biggest tool for U.S. households to cut carbon emissions and curb unhealthy air pollution. They’re also far more efficient than the fossil-fueled or electric resistance ...

Heat pumps function similarly to refrigerators or air conditioners, which take warm air from one space and send it to another. In the winter, a heat pump transfers heat from the outdoors inside and, ...

This article was originally featured in Knowable. It was an engineering problem that had bugged Zhibin Yu for years — but now he had the perfect chance to fix it. Stuck at home during the first UK ...

Heat pumps are a popular choice for central air in the South. They both heat and cool—despite the somewhat misleading name—and can help save money on utilities. If you're wondering what a heat pump is ...

We’ve all heard the warnings: Winter is here and sky-high heating costs are expected to send energy bills through the roof. That’s because much of the country and state are dependent on fossil fuels ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

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 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.

What if the same innovative technology that propels rockets into space could transform how industries manage heat? It’s not just a futuristic fantasy—it’s happening now. Drawing inspiration from ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Liam McCabe After a decade of reporting on HVAC and other major appliances, I took a break ...