Boston, like many cities in the Northeast, has a building problem. More specifically, its buildings have a problem: They emit tons of climate pollution every year. In Boston, buildings account for 70% ...

Heat pumps are hot. And when the need arises, they’re pretty cold, too. These high-efficiency electric fixtures heat and cool using your home’s existing ductwork. That means they can replace a ...

As the mercury dipped to single digits recently, and the inches of snow piled into the double digits, the Globe asked readers to tell us about their experience with heat pumps, a technology that’s ...

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Smart home startup Quilt introduced a three-zone heat pump on Tuesday that promises to maintain efficiency even in the kinds of demanding conditions that stymie traditional incumbents. The three-zone ...

Federal tax credits for residential solar panels, batteries and heat pumps expired, eliminating incentives that previously saved homeowners thousands of dollars. Emerging lease-to-own models and ...

Heat pump adoption has more than doubled in recent years. Modern systems deliver quieter, smoother whole-home comfort. Geothermal offers stable comfort with lower long-term bills. Remember the last ...

Heat pumps are now thriving in some of the world’s coldest regions, with Norway, Sweden, Finland, and even Canada seeing record adoption. Modern systems—using variable-speed compressors, better ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With utility bills on the rise, most homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to cut down their power bills. Depending on where you live, ...

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 ...

As energy costs continue to climb and extreme weather conditions caused by climate change push homeowners toward cleaner and more efficient heating and cooling solutions, heat pumps have emerged as a ...

Heat pumps can save you about $370 per year and are good for the planet. By Sara Kiley Watson Published Oct 2, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...