Germany's Fraunhofer ISE is leading a consortium of 20 companies from the heating and housing industries to optimize propane (R290) heat pump systems for existing multi-family homes. The LC R290 ...

Japanese heating system manufacturer Daikin has launched two new propane (R-290) heat pump product lines for applications in industrial buildings and district heating. “The new R-290 range has been ...

The Multi-Zone Mini-Split Heat Pump Systems allow contractors to connect up to four indoor units to one outdoor unit, providing heating or cooling for up to four zones simultaneously. Installers can ...

There are several benefits to a ductless split system. For the contractor, installation is easier and more affordable, and the consumer has the availability of zone or spot heating and air ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because it absorbs and moves heat from the air, it is exceptionally energy-efficient and ...

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 ...

Heat pumps are having a moment in the spotlight—or as close to one as a heating and cooling appliance can get. Whether it’s ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, or even geothermal systems, there’s a buzz ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 77th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Mini-splits and heat pumps have become a popular upgrade for homeowners, but the variety of choices and decisions can be daunting. (Ted Dillon/CBC) Heat pumps and mini-splits continue to be a popular ...