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Reporter addresses the 'hype' behind novel window HVAC technology

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Industry insiders dismantle winter-weather myth about solar panels

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HVAC giant bets big on 'accelerating' global heat pump market

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Milk-powered HVACs save cheesemaker $94,000 a year on electricity

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Homeowner debunks heat pump myth with simple back-of-the-envelope math

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Homebuyer wrestles with 20-year solar lease attached to purchase: 'Is [it] worth killing a deal?'

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Homeowner reviews 1st winter with heat pump system in 2,400-square-foot home: 'We are super happy'

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Husband resists heat pump as wife weighs switch to cut energy bills

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Coal comeback fizzles as global use stalls despite surging gas prices, new data shows

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Experts explain why this water heater is up to 4x more efficient

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Homeowner installs DIY heat pumps in 3 weeks — says the savings were worth it

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Heat pump expert explains the most efficient way to run an HVAC: 'It's counterintuitive'

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Arizona launches $14,000 rebate program for home upgrades: 'It was like I hit the jackpot'

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Vote to phase out gas heaters gets 20k public comments, fraud allegations follow

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British consumers urged to strategically use more power this summer to lower electricity bills

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Solar scams are everywhere. Here's how to avoid getting burned

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Faced with $1,500 power bill, church turns to heat pumps — and saves $6k

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Why are mini-split systems popular around the world but not in the US?

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