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Many energy-intensive facilities are now transitioning to heat pumps — giving homeowners more reasons to switch to these planet-friendly systems.

Business

HVAC expert reveals why so many airports and hospitals are upgrading to heat pumps: 'A strategic investment in resilience'

Mitsubishi is one of the largest mini-split manufacturers worldwide, and it's no surprise that the Mitsubishi Electric Premier made the list.

Tech

Appliance expert reveals the top mini-split HVACs to dramatically lower your heating and cooling costs — here's what you need to know

Many people are installing mini-split systems as traditional HVAC alternatives to save money on energy bills.

Home

Renter frustrated after landlord refuses to pay for HVAC repair after heat wave: 'This battle could go on for months'

High energy prices have made hot water a luxury. But companies like Cala are helping homeowners take control of their energy use.

Tech

Homeowners can slash their energy bills by over $700 a year with these 'intelligent' home appliances: 'Designed to adapt to you'

The storm at the end of 2025 further threatened the region's olive oil production, raising concerns about the industry.

Food

Farmers devastated as powerful storm wipes out key crops: 'We will have to make do with what's left'

An exasperated homeowner in Boston reached out to Reddit for advice after enduring outlandish claims from their neighbor.

Home

Homeowner seeks advice after controlling neighbor makes unbelievable complaints about HVAC system: 'I'm quite sick and tired of his [claims]'

The San José, California, City Council approved a $100,000 incentive program for HVAC contractors to install heat pumps.

Business

City advances lucrative incentive program for HVAC contractors to learn new skills: 'We're targeting one of the big gaps in the market'

One homeowner proved that heat pumps are an incredible way to save on monthly energy bills when paired with solar panels.

Home

Homeowner stunned after pairing two appliances shaved $400 off their energy bill: '[We] don't have to pay anything to electric'

A Milan-based company has created a stunning alternative to lithium-ion batteries for storing solar energy.

Tech

Energy company develops massive 'bubble battery' that could revolutionize power grid: 'This is incredible'

One Redditor was frustrated when they felt like they were being strung along by an HVAC repair company over a series of ineffective air conditioner fixes.

Home

Homeowner vents frustrations after seeing final result of 'fishy' $2,000 HVAC repair job: 'Does this sound like I'm being strung along?'

A new report asserts that electrifying a share of U.S. factories that rely on low- and medium-temperature heat could slash carbon pollution by a gigaton.

Business

New report reveals how updating American factories could deliver enormous public health benefits: 'We can make progress today'

Researchers from Brazil and the United Kingdom have warned that the Brazilian Amazon is increasingly at risk from climate-related disasters.

Business

Researchers issue warning about worsening crisis impacting almost 2 million people: 'Poverty multiplier'

Researchers in China have discovered a way to significantly boost the performance of selenium-based solar cells.

Tech

Researchers unveil game-changing technique that could revolutionize solar panels — here's how it works

One Reddit user shared how their heat pump window unit kept their room toasty warm, even when it was freezing outside.

Tech

Homeowner shares honest review after installing futuristic window heat pump HVAC: 'I was a little skeptical'

Maine home energy efficiency tax breaks

Business

Appliance expert urges homeowners to claim instant $9,000 rebates for brand-new HVACs: 'There's still … money available'

One homeowner shared their frustrating experience with an HVAC installer who spread outdated information about modern cold-climate heat pumps.

Tech

Homeowner speaks out after HVAC installer makes outdated claim about modern systems: 'My guess is that he's an old school guy'

TikTok creator Zoe Conners installed ductless mini-split heat pumps instead of traditional central air.

Home

Homebuilder stunned after controversial appliance upgrade sparks online uproar: 'I was getting hundreds of hate comments'

One Redditor shared how heat pumps are creating significant energy savings on the Gulf Islands near Victoria, British Columbia.

Home

Remote island resident turns heads after revealing the tech that cut their energy use in half: 'The island only has wood, propane, or electricity'

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