Apr. 30—Even with higher fuel prices, it is still cheaper to run a natural gas furnace versus an electric furnace, according to Brandon Anderson, part owner of Jamestown Plumbing, Heating & Air ...

Key Takeaways Heat pumps run on electricity and furnaces run on fossil fuels, natural gas, propane, or oil.Our experts say there's no clear answer for which type is more energy efficient.Location ...

A new push in the Bay Area to phase out natural gas furnaces and water heaters is getting some scrutiny as it comes with hidden costs for homeowners. Chris Guslani has been in the water heater ...

If you need to purchase a gas-burning forced-air furnace but aren't sure how they work, here's what you need to know.

Fossil fuel use in buildings looks to be the next frontier for climate activists at the state and local level. There's a convergence of activity in the Pacific Northwest aimed at phasing out natural ...

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The legislation is in response to Ann Arbor's shelved ordinance to ban natural gas connections in new buildings.

(The Center Square) – A decision in a lawsuit that would impact homeowners with natural gas furnaces nationwide could come next spring or early summer. The American Gas Association has mounted a legal ...

Last month, the state of California passed a rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 in their quest to combat climate change. Now, the state has set its sights on the HVAC industry and, ...

SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has approved new rules that would phase out and eventually ban the sales of new natural gas furnaces and water heaters, citing pollution ...

In December, residential energy patterns in North Texas shifted significantly as colder temperatures and holiday celebrations increased reliance on natural gas appliances. Heating systems run longer, ...

Colorado appears to be the latest state where the fossil fuel industry is seeking to pass off a corporate influence campaign as a grassroots effort to support consumer access to natural gas. A ...