Water heaters tend to use a large amount of energy in the home. You can take measures to trim down your energy usage, such as taking a shorter shower or washing your ...

For any homeowner on the fence about installing a more energy-efficient water heater, it might be the perfect time to make the switch. The federal government has been incentivizing homeowners to ...

A 2024 study by the air district found that it costs $3,575 on average to install a standard natural gas tank water heater in ...

When is the best time to buy a new water heater? Hint: It’s not when the one you have fails. But that’s what many homeowners end up doing. They notice a leak—or worse, they’re surprised by a flood—and ...

Heat pump water heaters are gaining attention as a high-efficiency alternative to conventional water heating technologies due to factors including energy efficiency standards, changing consumer ...

Commercial real estate buildings are responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions. The vast majority of those emissions come from the energy needed to heat, cool and power buildings.

Starting next year, most Bay Area homeowners will need to replace broken gas water heaters with electric heat pump models, a shift that could cost thousands more upfront. Regulators say the rule aims ...

Many people spoke in support of a cleaner water heater standard at a BAAQMD meeting on December 10, 2025. Photo is a screenshot from the meeting. More than sixty people lined up to speak at an air ...