As a rule, temporary HVAC is left up to the imagination of the contractor, and it is usually based on carrying a bare minimum cost to the project. I have even experienced HVAC subcontractors carrying ...

Individual energy-saving habits help, but buildings consume far more energy. Here’s what really drives efficiency.

With frigid temperatures, heating and air conditioning companies are bracing for a surge of calls. The intense cold puts ...

If you've noticed that your utility bills have skyrocketed, or it's taking much longer to heat your home than usual, your heating system may be working harder than it needs to. From dirty filters to ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

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 ...

When it comes to keeping our homes cozy in winter and cool in summer, the unsung heroes are those trusty HVAC systems. But ...