By Jake Fogleman For most Coloradans, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is perhaps the most important state agency they’ve likely never heard of. In the energy space, where it oversees ...

This piece explores why a full-service approach matters in a region where microclimates, tight utility grids, and lifestyle ...

Despite what you hear, heat pumps can handle harsh winters. Here's why the “don’t work in the cold” belief is just a myth and debunk other misconceptions.

I live in Carbondale and was a pesky advocate for the pool heat pumps. (“Carbondale’s new aquatic center,” Nov. 20.) The heat pumps should perform adequately but are not “revolutionary.” Compared to ...

Today’s topic is heat pump water heaters. These devices enhance traditional water heater technology by utilizing a heat pump that can provide 3 to 4 units of heat energy for every unit of electricity ...

A few years ago, my neighborhood went through an extended blackout, and I had to take a few ice cold showers during the cold weather, and that reminded me that I shouldn’t take hot water for granted.

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

GoodWe debuts PV-driven heat pump water heaters The Chinese manufacturer said their new residential heat pump water heaters deliver a coefficient of performance of up to 4.2, with a heating capacity ...

Heat pumps date back to the 1850s and are more energy efficient than furnaces or boilers. Image: Schon via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...