The juice needed to power the machine motor doesn’t cost much — the big expense is heating all that water. Detergents are ...

Recently, I received an email from Linda, who read one of my recent energy op-eds. “Dr. McNees,” she wrote, “my electric bill ...

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As the push for cleaner, more efficient home heating continues to gain momentum, many homeowners are faced with a choice: stick with traditional natural gas furnaces or embrace electric heat pumps. A ...

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (AP) — Air quality regulators in Southern California voted 7 to 5 to reject rules that would have curbed harmful emissions from gas-powered furnaces and water heaters, but the ...

Manufacturers of gas-powered furnaces and water heaters will not be urged — yet — to sell more electric appliances over the coming years, with proposed new guidance from the region’s air quality ...

Heat pumps are heating up across America, outselling gas furnaces for the third consecutive year, according to Reasons to be Cheerful. In 2024, heat pumps had an impressive 27% more sales than gas ...

When your furnace breaks down unexpectedly, the stress of dealing with repairs can be overwhelming. The good news is that your furnace comes with a warranty. Knowing how to navigate your warranty can ...

This article was originally published on Jan. 24, 2025 and updated on Feb. 20, 2025 with shipment data for all of last year. Heat pumps just keep getting hotter. The über-efficient, emissions-free ...

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