Gas furnaces generate heat by burning natural gas. They’re available in varying sizes and energy efficiencies and produce a hot, dry heat. While still the most widely used furnaces, they’re starting ...

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 ...

The typical range for the cost of a new furnace is $2,818 to $6,822 with a national average of $4,743. Cost factors for this project include the furnace size, type, efficiency, brand, labor and ...

1:50 Natural gas prices will push heating bills higher this winter The average retail price of furnace oil in Canada hit $1.33 per litre in early October, compared to 86 cents a litre and $1.14 a ...

The freezing temperatures have led to a propane shortage and that’s driving prices higher. Propane costs as much as $7 a gallon. Just 2 months ago the same amount cost about $2 dollars. Employees at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting from Europe, Jeff McMahon covers the environment. Analysts were studying the carbon benefits of switching homes to ...

Syracuse, N.Y. – A state commission Monday approved plans to phase out fossil fuel-burning furnaces beginning as soon as 2025 as part of New York’s aggressive program to address climate change. The ...

Gone are the days when propane was only for backyard BBQ grills; now more than ever, homeowners opt for propane gas furnaces, hot water heaters, appliances, pool heaters and fireplaces. The propane ...

Islanders won't be paying more for gas and diesel Friday morning, but it just got a little more expensive for some people to heat their homes on P.E.I. In the regular price review from the Island ...