If the system is too large, it will heat the house too quickly and shut off before the warm air can circulate evenly. On the other hand, a system that is too small will struggle to reach all areas ...

Researchers in Cork are testing a new solar energy system that could help slash home heating bills in the future.

Finally, in July, we put in a whole-house cooling fan and whole-house heat-recirculating system (as well as two skylights, one seen in the center of the roof). The fan cools the attic and ceilings ...

Heat pumps can keep your home cozy in the winter and — despite their name — cool your home efficiently in the summer. You can save up to $2,000 with federal tax ...

Over the next two years, homebuilder Lennar is working with Dandelion Energy on one of the largest residential geothermal rollouts in the US.

It’s also capable of logging data and integrating with various home automation systems. While the device is optimized for the Mitsubishi heat pumps that [Danilo] has, only a few lines of code ...

Ground-source heat pump systems are one of the most efficient ways to do climate control, but digging the wells can be prohibitively expensive for the individual citizen. What if you could do it ...

Three Oak Park homeowners recently opened their homes to share sustainability measures that are making a difference in their lives and in the way they consume energy.