Homeowners looking for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners in the spring and summer months (and furnaces in the winter) might want to invest in a heat pump. It's a type of ...

In the concluding paragraph of the Oct. 7, 2021, Engineered Systems’ article titled, “Health Care Design: Beyond Code Minimum – Creating Healthier, More Efficient Environments,” it was proposed: ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because it absorbs and moves heat from the air, it is exceptionally energy-efficient and ...

Amy Allen came to CU Boulder to study building energy systems and how buildings and other electrical loads interact with the grid. As a PhD candidate under Professor Gregor Henze and Assistant ...

Buying a new HVAC system is one of the most important purchases you can make for your home. Consumer Reports indicates that more than 75% of U.S. homes use air conditioning, and 90% of new homes are ...

Illustration by Sarah Cheney. Imagine a home in which the temperature is always comfortable, yet the heating and cooling system is out of sight. That system performs efficiently but doesn’t require ...

Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power (CCHP) systems offer an integrated solution to meet the simultaneous demands for electricity, heating, and cooling in diverse settings, from residential buildings ...