Heat pumps run on electricity instead of gas. They warm buildings by absorbing and amplifying heat from the air, ground, or water. They are widely seen as the best way of cutting emissions of carbon ...

Air source and ground source heat pumps both offer low-carbon heating, but they suit very different homes. Here’s how the systems compare on cost, efficiency, space requirements and installation ...

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 ...

Air source heat pump systems (ASHPs) have emerged as a pivotal technology in the quest for sustainable and energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions. These systems exploit ambient air as a ...

How to choose the best heat pump for your home, according to an expert - Find out how to choose the right heat pump for your home, from system types and suitability to costs and installation ...

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich in Germany have evaluated the environmental, economic, and eco-efficiency performance of 13 different heating systems for a typical German two-story ...

Outside a 100-year-old house on the edge of the Peak District in northern England, a heat pump’s fan blades are swiftly spinning. They’re drawing outdoor air over coils of refrigerant, harvesting ...

Researchers in Italy have designed a novel carbon dioxide heat pump that can work with photovoltaic-thermal energy, a finned coil heat exchanger and a U-tube borehole heat exchanger. Their experiment ...

Is it best to leave your heat on continuously throughout the day or schedule it based on your usage? We look to the experts ...