The field-testing phase of the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge is over, and eight manufacturers that took part are in various stages of bringing new, Challenge-certified heat ...

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A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...

The company says that its new SL22KLV heat pump system can supply heat in temperatures as low as -28.9 C. It uses R-454B as the refrigerant and has a size ranging from 2 tons to 5 tons. US-based ...

For the last few years, much of the focus on cold climate heat pump (CCHP) technology has centered on air-source ducted systems, which are designed to deliver efficient, comfortable heating, even in ...

Heat pumps are essential for ditching fossil fuels. The appliances are many times more efficient than even the best gas furnaces, and they run on electricity, so they can draw power from renewables ...

With temperatures plunging across New England recently, Massachusetts residents are bracing for costly energy bills. The deep chill has renewed questions about whether homeowners should switch out ...