Key Takeaways Heat pumps run on electricity and furnaces run on fossil fuels, natural gas, propane, or oil.Our experts say there's no clear answer for which type is more energy efficient.Location ...

A German research group has proposed to use reinforcement learning (RL) to optimize the utilization of heat pumps (HPs) for space heating in big apartment complexes. RL is a type of machine learning ...

UK scientists designed a new heat pump concept that they claim could be particularly beneficial to newly developed areas or potential residential complexes. The system uses ice or ice slurry as the ...

The residential heat pump market is affected by a range of forces, from incentive programs to improvements in technology to the trend among some homeowners toward remodeling their homes rather than ...

Heat pumps offer a net-zero heating and cooling solution, powered by electricity from renewable sources. Governments worldwide are phasing out gas boilers and introducing incentives to promote the ...

The residential heating and cooling industry is facing unprecedented regulatory changes from both federal and state mandates. Government leaders from 24 states have instituted ambitious residential ...

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 ...

Five New England states will share $450 million under an EPA grant. Rhode Island expects to receive $35 million to $40 million in federal grant money to promote the installation of residential heat ...

A change to planning rules is set to make it easier for heat pumps to be installed in homes. Previously, a key planning restriction meant heat pumps had to be 1 metre from a neighbour's property, but ...