Norwegian researchers team up with Swiss heating company to build a thermal battery that can store and distribute heat when ...

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...

What’s the smartest way to heat a home in the Capital Region without driving up energy bills or sacrificing comfort?

Quilt's heat pumps are built containing a suite of sensors, which have delivered mountains of data that allow its engineers ...

The expiration of the 30% federal tax credit for solar and battery installations at the end of 2025 doesn’t necessarily make ...

Modern heat pumps are engineered for extreme cold, yet misconceptions persist. Field data and proper system design are ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dan and Malia Fredrickson used the opportunity of a malfunctioning air conditioner to take a step toward electrifying their home by getting a heat pump, ...

Researchers have developed a heat storage unit that takes up less space than a regular hot water tank. It charges when ...

WHEN John Frost installed a £14,000 heat pump, he thought his energy problems were over – but three years on he’s fed up with ...

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox Media ...

If defrost isn’t working, something in the chain is broken. This step-by-step approach shows you exactly where to look and what to test.

Ideally, we would prefer not to use oil anymore for the same reasons we wouldn’t consider installing gas (not that it’s an ...