U.S. solar thermal panel manufacturer Fafco has developed a photovoltaic-thermal heat pump solution for water and pool heating. “The solution utilizes an open-loop solar drain-back style system that ...

Your water heater is one of the most inefficient appliances in your home — electric water heaters account for an average of 18% of your electricity costs, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

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 ...

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 ...

Imagine, for a moment, the simple luxury of a long, hot shower. Ahhh. But now—and sorry to, well, throw cold water on this nice mental moment—think about the fact that water heaters are the number-two ...

Heating water more efficiently can be a real money-saver, and utility rebates and federal incentives have made heat pump water heaters more affordable than ever. Mount Pleasant resident David Thompson ...

Pool heaters are a worthwhile investment for making the most of your swimming pool during the summer season—and beyond. Without a heater, mother nature is your thermostat—and even a long day of warm ...

Key Takeaways Heat pumps run on electricity and furnaces run on fossil fuels, natural gas, propane, or oil.Our experts say there's no clear answer for which type is more energy efficient.Location ...

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