Old-fashioned electric resistance heat is around three times less efficient than a heat pump—and making the switch could make ...

When you're trying to lower your utility bills, you might be tempted to reach for the thermostat. That's a good instinct. Setting your thermostat strategically can help reduce your heating or cooling ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

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 ...