Mini split air conditioners are heating and cooling systems that allow users to control temperatures on a room-by-room basis.

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Forget the days of separate furnaces and AC units hogging space and energy. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are transforming homes and communities across the country, delivering a one-stop ...

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While shoppers fret about the soaring price of beef and other grocery store items, a new forecast warns that home heating costs for some Americans will soar this winter.

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 ...

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The overall rising home-heating costs follow greater summer air-conditioning use, amid warmer temperatures. "The average summer household electricity bill reached an estimated $776 in 2025, the ...