Heating oil usage in Maine has plunged to its lowest level in decades as more households turn to energy-efficient heat pumps. Citing federal data, Gov. Janet Mills noted that about half of Maine ...

Colder weather is quickly approaching, which means it’s time for many folks to start cranking up the heat in their homes and apartments. But for many Americans, heating up their ...

Climate and consumer advocates have asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to stop allowing gas companies to pass along to consumers the cost of new gas hookups. Credit: Matthew Brown / AP ...

Heat pumps have to work harder in freezing temperatures to keep homes warm, but because of advancements in technology, they're able to perform well while reducing energy costs. "Pretty impressed by ...

As the fall chill arrives, experts say the worst time to discover a problem with your heat is when you already need it.

With cooler weather moving in, Maine families are changing how they heat their homes and relying less on oil.New federal data from U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey show about half of ...

Home builder Dan Barnaba will start construction soon on a new housing development in the town of Salina where none of the homes will be connected to natural gas. No gas furnaces. No gas stoves. No ...

Heat pump technology has been around for centuries, but it’s only just starting to gain widespread adoption in the U.S. To which our home experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute say: It’s about ...

Amid a chilly winter, it's tempting to dismiss the effects of the changing climate. But one expert explained how one doesn't negate the other. In a video shared by AAP FactCheck (@aapfactcheck) on ...

EPA weighs petition to raise cold storage refrigerant GWP limit, with supporters citing cost and code barriers and critics warning it weakens AIM Act goals.