Heat pumps work a lot like air conditioners, with the key exception that they can cool and heat your home — even though the name “heat pump” doesn’t exactly imply that.

It looks a little like a sleek window AC, but a new device from Chinese appliance giant Midea is actually a reversible heat pump that can both cool and heat a home—and it’s designed to heat ...

Federal tax credits for various home electrification upgrades will be expiring on Dec. 31. If you’re among the heat-pump or EV-car-charger curious, read on for how to take advantage of the savings ...

Heating engineers across Britain are being encouraged to install government-funded heat pumps in their own homes, as part of a new push to accelerate the rollout of clean heating technology. The ...

As the southern Willamette Valley slogs through another extreme heat watch, residents may wonder how they can cool their homes without breaking the bank. If you live in Lane County, there's a good ...

UK heat pump deployment has accelerated significantly in the first half of 2025, with a record number of government grants issued and certified installations recorded. Data from certification body MCS ...

Heat pumps have annually outsold gas furnaces for several years now, and with the recent introduction of more high-efficiency, cold-climate, air-source heat pumps, that trend is likely to continue.

Oregonians looking to install a heat pump can now apply to receive up to $2,000 in rebates through a new state incentive program. That means people who qualify may be able to cut the price of a home ...

Oregon is looking for contractors to help kickstart a new heat pump incentive program, as part of the state’s ongoing push to reduce carbon emissions by supporting a move toward more efficient home ...

A new rule change under the UK Government's Warm Homes Plan which comes into effect today, May 29, is going to make it significantly easier for homeowners to install heat pumps. Under the new rules, ...

A key planning restriction that heat pumps need to be one metre from a neighbour's property has been lifted as the government seeks to accelerate the take up of the low-carbon technology. The change, ...

With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Combining an efficient ...