These water heaters are far more energy-efficient than conventional options. We put 10 models to the test. By Yasmeen Khan Heat pump water heaters have been around for decades, but it’s only ...

A heat pump water heater can help reduce those costs by up to 75%. Of course, you might not be in the market for a new water heater. Your old one may be working just fine. You probably haven’t ...

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 ...

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 C ...

It's bigger than your typical heat pump condenser unit because it's an air-to-water heat pump, built to concentrate the thermal energy outside of your home to warm water that flows directly into a ...

That's why “cleaner,” less costly heat pump water heaters are increasingly becoming the go-to over standard gas and electric models. What makes heat pump technology more efficient? We asked ...

It includes tax credits for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, weatherization, electric panel upgrades, solar and battery storage. Read on to learn why you might want to consider installing a ...

There are additional challenges in measuring heat pump performance in the US. Most US home heating systems rely on forced-air distribution, rather than the water-filled radiators common in Europe.

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 ...

Sure, you can save money by using less hot water, but an even smarter move is upgrading to a more efficient way of heating it. Enter the heat pump water heater. Instead of generating heat directly ...

Uniform Energy Factor refers to a water heater's efficiency when run under simulated heavy use conditions for a 24-hour period. Electric Heat Pump is part of the Water Heaters test program at ...

But the story for heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) is payback, and the associated rebates and tax credits that may come with it. Having said that, how can rebates/tax credits alleviate some of the ...