Find out how to choose the right heat pump for your home, from system types and suitability to costs and installation ...

Heat pumps are a cleaner alternative to gas boilers, with government grants now covering much of the upfront cost. Here’s ...

The real-world savings from heat pumps depend on what you’re replacing, how your home is insulated and how you use your ...

What's the difference between warm air and cool air? In fact, what does “temperature” even mean? It's stranger than you think. At a basic level, if you increase the temperature of air, you increase ...

The UK Government offers a £7,500 heat pump grant to help households switch to low-carbon heating. Find out how the subsidy ...

The highly efficient devices are the darlings of the environmental movement. Here’s why. By Hilary Howard Heat pumps, which both warm and cool buildings and are powered by electricity, have been ...

With most UK homes still heated by gas, we compare gas boilers and heat pumps on cost, efficiency, carbon impact and system types ...

With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As winters become more unpredictable (and unexpectedly harsh), finding ...

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 ...

Ideally, we would prefer not to use oil anymore for the same reasons we wouldn’t consider installing gas (not that it’s an ...

Heat pumps are gaining popularity in the United States. This "humble" appliance is a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems, NBC News explains. They ...

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...