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Heat pump installation has to become more affordable to make adoption more compelling in the US, but in the meantime, there are ways to mitigate that cost. Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s ...

As much as 50 percent of your energy cost goes toward heating and cooling. Upgrading a heating system isn’t cheap, so it pays to make good decisions about home heating. Good choices in the summer ...

Heat pumps work as a modern replacement for both your furnace and air conditioning unit. Here's the major reason that you may want to make the change.

Heat pumps have gone from niche technology to national talking point, but are they really worth the money? With conflicting headlines, political arguments and plenty of misinformation, it’s not always ...

The heat pump installation rules will change on 29 May, potentially making it easier and quicker for homeowners to switch from gas boilers. As part of the government’s Warm Homes Plan, heat pumps will ...

If you've been thinking about replacing your old air conditioning unit, or you're stressing out about how expensive it's getting to keep your home comfortable, it might be time to consider a heat pump ...

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, ...

Interest in heat pumps continues throughout Ireland with lots of questions being asked by homeowners keen to upgrade to a renewable heating solution, those considering building their own home and ...