Just what is a heat pump? Our complete expert guide explains everything you need to know, from how they work to how to go about getting one installed ...

The increasing popularity of residential air-source heat pumps also means increasing room for installation errors. Experts from several manufacturers list some common mistakes and explain how to steer ...

Looking to save on hot water? A heat pump water heater could slash your energy bills -- if your home is a good fit.

US-based heating specialist Lennox has presented a new residential heat pump for space-limited areas. “The Side Discharge Heat Pump gives homeowners in zero-lot-line or narrow-lot homes access ...

The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications for the agency’s Heat Pump Purchase program, which offers qualified residents up to $2,000 in rebates.

For 66 days, tankers have been operating at full capacity to ensure water safety, and for two weeks, central Iowans have been prohibited from watering their lawns.

In hot weather, should you drink ice water? Water temperature doesn’t matter as much as you think, experts say, but cooler or warmer water may be better in certain circumstances.

But will that translate into warmer seawater at the beach? Despite the heat wave, ocean water temperatures at the Shore are currently normal for this time of year.

July summers are no joke. The scorching and dizzying heat is not only bothersome for humans but for furry pets as well. This “Golden Boy Brooks”, for instance, braves the heat with hose water ...

A teenage boy was shot dead in a Bronx park Tuesday when a chaotic water-gun fight devolved and real bullets flew – leaving the kid’s heartbroken mom grieving her second son lost to city violence.

Scientists analyzed water quality in 145 watersheds after wildfires and found dramatic spikes in contaminants.

Outreach workers from the nonprofit Horizon House are checking on people experiencing homelessness during the heat wave.