Rinnai Corp, a Japanese manufacturer of home heating appliances, has unveiled a new hot water heat pump for residential and small commercial applications. Called HydraHeat, the new heat pump is ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

When you think about cutting your utility bill, your mind probably jumps to energy-guzzling appliances like your fridge, TV or washing machine. But here’s something you might not realize: your water ...

The current standards for water heaters, which are specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in 10 CFR 430.32(d), have been in effect since 2010. One aspect of the upcoming changes is the ...

Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but it’s only recently that they’ve emerged as a go-to for energy efficiency. More households are opting for heat pump water heaters than ever ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

Tankless systems eliminate storage tanks, but demand proper sequencing, balanced piping, and regular flushing to perform as ...

Startup Cala Systems, which makes seriously smart heat pump water heaters, has secured $5.6 million in seed funding and commercially launched its product. The round was led by the Massachusetts Clean ...

For this month’s edition of the Yale Climate Connections Editors’ Corner, we got together to talk about the climate-friendly, energy-efficient, all-electric replacement for furnaces and air ...

A heat pump water heater uses a heat pump to heat water for home use. It can replace traditional water tanks fueled by electricity, gas, propane, or oil, as well as tankless water heaters. Along with ...

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This is going to be a pretty short blog post because it turns out it’s not all that interesting living with a heat pump water heater. It works, it’s quiet, you pretty much forget about it. When I ask ...