A heat pump is a machine or device that moves heat from one location (the ‘source’) to another location (the ‘sink’ or ‘heat sink’) using mechanical work. Most heat pump technology moves heat from a low temperature heat source to a higher temperature heat sink.[1] Common examples are food refrigerators and freezers, air conditioners, and reversible-cycle heat… Continue reading Heat pump
Category: Heating
Home heating
Home heating can be require significant energy and is often a large component of the greenhouse gas emissions of a house. Options for home heating include: Wood Gas (fossil fuel) Fuel oil or kerosene (fossil fuel) Electrical Solar power Other