Federal tax credits for residential solar panels, batteries and heat pumps expired, eliminating incentives that previously saved homeowners thousands of dollars. Emerging lease-to-own models and ...

Mui’s long-gestating calm-tech board finally ships — and it’s a thoughtful, if very expensive, alternative to screens. One of the fun parts of being a tech journalist for over a decade is that ...

Heat pump adoption has more than doubled in recent years. Modern systems deliver quieter, smoother whole-home comfort. Geothermal offers stable comfort with lower long-term bills. Remember the last ...

For many people in the U.S., this winter is getting colder — and staying warm is getting more expensive. Nationwide, the December average temperature is expected to be 8% colder than the average ...

I built a tall 2.5-meter furnace to see if natural draft alone could achieve temperatures high enough to smelt iron. The furnace reached molten slag but no iron formed, and an unusual pulsing airflow ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Furnaces typically fail after 15-20 years; schedule replacement before winter peak. Gas units cost $3,000-$8,000 and offer lower ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. If you’re like me, you have been patiently waiting for Google to push the Gemini upgrade to your compatible ...

Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is offering a new program from the Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP) with incentives for heat pump heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) ...

Coloradans looking to make their homes more climate-friendly can now apply for up to $14,000 in rebates for electric appliances and energy upgrades. On Thursday, the Colorado Energy Office opened ...

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