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.

These are the best whole-house heat pumps from Consumer Reports' tests. These heat pumps are more efficient and can save you money.

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions associated with heating buildings, and many states have set aggressive targets to ...

Dumping apartment buildings' carbon-powered climate systems can mean massive costs, a huge challenge for lower-income housing. And environmentally friendly air-source heat pumps can struggle to work ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Homeowners looking for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners in the spring and summer months (and furnaces in the winter) might want to invest in a heat pump. It's a type of ...