Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but it’s only recently that they’ve emerged as a go-to for energy efficiency. More households are opting for heat pump water heaters than ever ...

Heat pump water heaters are already significantly more efficient than conventional electric tanks, but they are still mostly ...

What I learned about what to buy, how to save and what to avoid before plugging in a heat pump water heater. In December, I became the proud parent of a new heat pump water heater. Contractors showed ...

Fortunately, savings like these are not uncommon for homeowners who switch to heat pump water heaters.

Homeowners in Austin, Texas, can get a pretty nice deal if they upgrade their water heater to the next generation of energy-efficient technology. According to Austin Energy, you can get an $800 rebate ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Heat pump water heaters are gaining attention as a high-efficiency alternative to conventional water heating technologies due to factors including energy efficiency standards, changing consumer ...

Get a firsthand look at how a Pennsylvania home transformed its energy costs by making the switch to a heat pump. Faith Foushee is a CNET contributor and a former writer for SaveOnEnergy.com, covering ...

A heat pump water heater is an indoor unit that uses surrounding air to warm water. It plugs into a standard outlet. According to Efficiency Maine’s website, heat pump water heaters are the most ...

IRVINE, Calif. — Navien Inc. has opened sales of its NWP500 Series heat-pump water heaters. NWP500 water heaters are now ready to deliver efficiency, advanced connectivity, and quiet operation in ...