The Cool Down

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces $38M investment to improve HVACs in public housing: 'Hundreds ... [now] can heat their homes reliably'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a plan to deliver heat pumps to the New York City Housing Authority's Beach 41st Street Houses in Edgemere, Queens, according to the mayor's office . The ...

California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way

California’s residential electricity prices are among the highest in the country. That makes heat pumps a tough sell to many ...
The Cool Down

New research makes exciting discovery about the future of quick-install HVAC tech: 'Utilities … are installing them in a dozen different cities'

Providing large multifamily buildings with dependable, more affordable HVAC systems could be as easy as plugging in a ...
The New York Times

Finally, an Energy-Saving Mini-Split You Won’t Want to Hide

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Liam McCabe has covered HVAC since 2014. Some people stay at Hotel ...

Homeowner shares candid appliance review after installing heat pump in cold weather state: 'I … wanted to offer a counterpoint'

A New England homeowner heard a lot of chatter that contrasted with their experience with heat pumps, so they took to Reddit ...
The Santa Barbara Independent

$9.5 Million in Energy Incentives Now Available — Here’s What It Means for Santa Barbara Homes

Funding is accessible across the tri-county region for projects ranging from single-family homes to commercial properties.