This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. With heat pumps becoming a more common ...

First introduced in the 1950s, heat pump installations have increased in North America, in both residential and commercial projects. In fact, the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of 25 states, ...

Heat pumps function similarly to refrigerators or air conditioners, which take warm air from one space and send it to another. In the winter, a heat pump transfers heat from the outdoors inside and, ...

A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright future in an ...

With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As winters become more unpredictable (and unexpectedly harsh), finding ...

Air source and ground source heat pumps both offer low-carbon heating, but they suit very different homes. Here’s how the ...

If a whole-house heat pump isn't in the cards for you, you can still benefit from high-efficiency heat pump technology with a ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

The Ductless Directory has announced the launch of a national consumer education initiative designed to help homeowners make informed decisions as ductless mini-split heat pumps continue to gain ...

Multi-Zone Comfort: Daikin ductless multi-zone systems allow multiple areas to have individualized comfort control. This may help keep energy usage low by providing on-demand comfort depending on the ...

Cost: $10,712 for heat pump system, $7,500 for insulation and $7,150 for electrical panel upgrade and wiring Incentives: None for heat pump; $550 rebate for wall and attic insulation from Energy Trust ...