ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Heat Pumps in 2026: What the Label Requires Now
With ENERGY STAR moving to DOE, the 2025 Most Efficient criteria remain the reference for heat pumps. Here are the…
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DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge: The Models That Made It to Market
Carrier, Bosch and Lennox challenge-derived heat pumps are on sale, with York and Trane next. Here is what the DOE…
The Federal Heat Pump Tax Credit Is Gone. Here Is What Still Pays in 2026
No federal 25C credit applies to 2026 heat pump installs. State HEAR and HOMES rebates, utility programs and a few…
R-454B and the Refrigerant Transition in 2026: What the Shortage Left Behind
New heat pumps now ship with A2L refrigerants. Here is how the 2025 R-454B shortage played out, why R-410A repairs…