Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what’s best for you

Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what’s best for you

Switching to a heat pump is often touted as a climate-friendly choice that can help your wallet, too.

Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what's best for you

Switching to a heat pump is often touted as a climate-friendly choice that can help your wallet, too.

Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what

Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it’s decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump. The right decision can depend on where you live, how much you have to spend and how deeply you want to cut emissions. But the payoff can be significant. Bill Gerosa was spending about $6,700 annually to heat and cool his house about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of New York City. He wa…