Penn State study of 18,000 U.S. homes shows heat pumps, thermostats, and efficient appliances can cut energy use and lower household costs.

The first pieces of baseboard you should install are along the walls where two inside corners meet. The easiest pieces to ...

It feels like an age-old debate: What’s the “right” temperature to set your thermostat at to save money but still feel comfortable? In the summer — and especially during days like the extreme heat ...

On paper, a smart thermostat sounds like a great deal-- offering potential savings while making home heating and cooling easier to manage through AI and remote sensors. In practice, a worry frequently ...

The shift from July to August is unlikely to bring much relief. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts Austin's hottest days of the year will continue through mid-August. In other words, it's hot — even ...

The lower half of the United States is sweltering under a heat dome, with nearly 85 million Americans from South Dakota to Texas and North Carolina to Florida under National Weather Service extreme ...

You can offset some of the energy costs associated with keeping the A/C at a lower setting by making adjustments to your appliances and settings. Temperatures in Memphis are expected to be typical of ...

When extreme heat hits, it's tempting to crank the air conditioning as low as it will go. But while that might offer short-term relief, it can lead to sky-high energy bills and put unnecessary strain ...

Heat pumps have annually outsold gas furnaces for several years now, and with the recent introduction of more high-efficiency, cold-climate, air-source heat pumps, that trend is likely to continue.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Community buildings are not the only places offering relief from the heat as senior centers across the area are taking precautions for residents. On Monday, we received a call ...

Oregonians looking to install a heat pump can now apply to receive up to $2,000 in rebates through a new state incentive program. That means people who qualify may be able to cut the price of a home ...