Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. We like to repeat architect Carl Elefante's adage that "the ...

A heat pump doesn't generate heat; it transfers it from one place to another. It's an appliance with a bright future in an ...

The M09YG and the M12YG are super-high efficiency ductless split system heat pumps. They have SEER ratings of 20. The units are wall-mounted heat pumps with capacities of 9,000 (M09YG) and 12,000 ...

The Quilt heat pump matches the efficiency of other Energy Star competitors and qualifies for government rebates. But unlike the others, it actually looks good too. Andrew Blok covered home energy, ...

There are several benefits to a ductless split system. For the contractor, installation is easier and more affordable, and the consumer has the availability of zone or spot heating and air ...

For 27 years, the heat in Regina Fred's Queens apartment building came from a noisy steam radiator that she couldn't control. Sometimes it didn't come on at all, leaving her shivering. Sometimes, the ...

With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Most UK homes are ...