Investors Choose Heat Pumps for Home Efficiency

Time is short for home energy upgrades with federal help. If you want a heat pump, now is a good time to decide. Your choice depends on where you live and your budget.

Bill Gerosa spent a lot to heat his house near New York. He used about $6,700 each year for this. He bought a heat pump for $13,000 and used state help to pay for it.

Heat pumps use power to move heat from one place to another. They can both heat and cool your home. They use less power than old heating systems because they transfer heat.

Air-source and ground-source are two main kinds of heat pumps. Air-source pumps use air, and ground-source pumps use the ground. Air-source pumps are cheaper but ground-source pumps save money long-term.

Heat pumps are cleaner than gas systems, even with coal power. They are more efficient than other systems. Experts suggest using them now in many places for better results.