Researchers in Spain have proposed two control strategies for the integration of heat pumps in district heating systems assisted by solar thermal collectors. Their technical-economic analysis shows ...

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 ...

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A heat pump water heater -- like this one with a separate evaporator -- can reduce the amount of energy you use to heat water in your home. Sure, you can save money by using less hot water, but an ...

Getting this kind of honest, unbiased feedback is helpful for homeowners. HVAC installers share honest thoughts on the trendiest water heaters gaining traction across the US: 'Customers love them' ...

Switching to an electric heat pump water heater can save you money and help the state avoid power outages during hot summer evenings. And there’s money available for low-income homes to make the ...

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 ...

There is a surprising amount of water heater inertia in our area — we are clinging to old-style heaters. I’ve been scratching my head about it. Mid-peninsula residents have been quick to adopt all ...

These two water heater maintenance methods sound similar, but one significantly outperforms the other for extending your unit ...

My power company is promoting heat pump water heaters and offering incentives to retrofit. It is something I've been thinking about for a while so I contacted two companies listed on the power company ...

A hot steamy shower is a beautiful thing. Many of us take it for granted – until something goes wrong, like the water heater failing, often catastrophically, leaving a big mess. Of course, we want to ...

Guess who has two thumbs and no hot water? This guy!!! Our house is set up for gas everything: stove, oven, clothes dryer, furnace, and of course the water heater. We have enough power to switch to ...