(BPT) – The Department of Energy (DOE) recently released higher energy-efficiency standards for water heaters that will go into effect in 2029. Focusing on decarbonization, the new standards emphasize ...
Japan's Panasonic has unveiled the Interios 1.5 Ton Central Heat Pump, a central heat pump system for residential space heating and cooling. The new product comes in two versions: the Interios ...
These laws follow new state building codes, which were approved last year and take effect Jan. 1. The state energy commission ...
Panasonic has launched a new residential heat pump system in Canada, where heat pumps make up less than 10% of the market. Canada is cold in the winter, because duh. So it’s not shocking that ...
Technology is changing, public awareness is increasing, and the regulatory environment is in flux—we talk with Cala System’s CEO Michael Rigney on what the future has in store. Cala Systems is a ...
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What Is a Heat Pump System?

A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright future in an eco-conscious country.
When Jack Schniepp’s furnace began to fail this winter in his two-story Bend home, he and his wife decided they’d tear it out and replace it with a heat pump. “We wanted to do it for climate-related ...
When you think about cutting your utility bill, your mind probably jumps to energy-guzzling appliances like your fridge, TV or washing machine. But here’s something you might not realize: your water ...
A rhythmic pumping method inspired by the human heart could slash the energy used to move fluids through domestic and industrial pipes. Forcing fluids through such systems – be it moving oil and gas ...
One of the most powerful weapons you can wield to fight climate change is … an appliance. A heat pump is a fully electric device that transfers warmth from outdoor air into a building, then reverses ...
When Derek Eder started looking for an all-electric heating system for his 100-year-old home in Oak Park, some local furnace installers refused to work with him, saying the technology wasn’t up to the ...
It’s not heating systems themselves but a commonly found component in many of them that poses a serious and potentially lethal threat. That threat has prompted the Competition and Consumer Protection ...