Apr. 30—Even with higher fuel prices, it is still cheaper to run a natural gas furnace versus an electric furnace, according to Brandon Anderson, part owner of Jamestown Plumbing, Heating & Air ...

A new push in the Bay Area to phase out natural gas furnaces and water heaters is getting some scrutiny as it comes with hidden costs for homeowners. Chris Guslani has been in the water heater ...

Fossil fuel use in buildings looks to be the next frontier for climate activists at the state and local level. There's a convergence of activity in the Pacific Northwest aimed at phasing out natural ...

SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has approved new rules that would phase out and eventually ban the sales of new natural gas furnaces and water heaters, citing pollution ...

Key Takeaways Heat pumps run on electricity and furnaces run on fossil fuels, natural gas, propane, or oil.Our experts say there's no clear answer for which type is more energy efficient.Location ...

The Biden administration is expected to soon finalize regulations restricting which home gas-powered furnaces consumers are able to purchase in the future. According to experts, the regulations — ...

As you take a walk through any new subdivision today, you're likely to find open-concept floor plans, plenty of trendy finishes, and community amenities galore. What you're less likely to discover are ...

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Last month, the state of California passed a rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 in their quest to combat climate change. Now, the state has set its sights on the HVAC industry and, ...

Heat pumps are one of the most effective ways to shrink your home’s carbon footprint and your utility bills at a time of rising electricity and natural gas costs. The technology can heat and cool ...

California regulators are poised to outlaw the sale of natural gas-powered furnaces and gas-powered water heaters in the state by 2030. The move would make the state the first in the country to back ...