Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

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 ...

Heat pumps are electric appliances that can both heat and cool your home. Scientists see them as a climate solution because heat pumps reduce planet-heating emissions. They cut pollution from burning ...

Heat pumps are increasingly popular among homeowners seeking energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions. Unlike traditional HVAC systems that generate heat by burning fuel or resistive heating, ...

7 questions to ask yourself or a professional ...

STANDISH, ME - SEPTEMBER 25: Aaron Sinclair, of Dave's World, installs a heat pump at the home of Roland and Dale Bois on September 25, 2018. Sinclair, who has worked installing heat pumps for two ...

Heat pumps have gone from niche technology to national talking point, but are they really worth the money? With conflicting headlines, political arguments and plenty of misinformation, it’s not always ...