Liam McCabe

Liam McCabe

  • Senior Research Analyst
  • Previously: Consumer Reports, New York Times Wirecutter

About Liam

Liam covers heat pumps and home electrification for EnergySage. He was previously a senior writer at Consumer Reports and The New York Times’ Wirecutter, where he published comprehensive guides to heating and cooling systems, large appliances, and other major household purchases. He’s most of the way through electrifying his 100-year-old house in the Boston suburbs – and even bought his solar panels through the EnergySage Marketplace before he came to work here.

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Expertise

Heating & cooling

EVs & EV charging

Electric appliances

Home electrification

About Liam

Liam covers heat pumps and home electrification for EnergySage. He was previously a senior writer at Consumer Reports and The New York Times’ Wirecutter, where he published comprehensive guides to heating and cooling systems, large appliances, and other major household purchases. He’s most of the way through electrifying his 100-year-old house in the Boston suburbs – and even bought his solar panels through the EnergySage Marketplace before he came to work here.

Expertise

Heating & cooling

EVs & EV charging

Electric appliances

Home electrification

Top posts

Heat pumps Mar 12, 2024

Yes, you can buy a heat pump in a hurry

Planning on switching to a heat pump when the time is right? What if your furnace or AC just croaked—and all of a sudden, that time is right now? Here's what ... 

Heat pumps Feb 6, 2024

Do you need great insulation for a heat pump?

If you've heard that heat pumps can't work unless a home has great insulation, that's not exactly true. It's still a really good idea to tighten up your home when it's ... 

Thermal camera on poorly insulated house

Heat pumps Oct 11, 2024

How much does a heat pump cost in 2024?

Hard data on how much you should expect to pay for a heat pump, broken down by state, system size, and more.

Heat Pump Cost