Merino Energy, a new startup led by a former Apple engineer, created a lower-cost heat pump that launched today.

Q: I am one of a growing number of Americans with a new mini-split heat pump. I have no idea how to maintain it or use it efficiently. I’ve talked with many other owners and we are all largely in the ...

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Merino Energy has simplified the heat pump dramatically in a quest to make them cheaper and easier to install.

While central air has become the standard of maintaining a comfortable temperature in modern homes, there are a number of options for heating and cooling your space, depending on the specifics of when ...

Ducted heat pump: A heat pump that uses ducts. If you have a furnace with existing ducts running through your house – assuming those ducts are in good shape — you can switch to a ducted heat pump ...

With global warming becoming an urgent issue, heating our homes efficiently -- and sustainably -- has taken center stage. As winters become more unpredictable (and unexpectedly harsh), finding ...

Cost: $10,712 for heat pump system, $7,500 for insulation and $7,150 for electrical panel upgrade and wiring Incentives: None for heat pump; $550 rebate for wall and attic insulation from Energy Trust ...

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