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Residential heating products including heat pumps add stress to power grids and contribute to the release of greenhouse gasses. Almost 40% of greenhouse-gas emissions come from hearing spaces, and a challenge to create efficient and low-energy heating units is in play. If we are serious about reducing emissions and greenhouse gasses, we need to begin attacking high-emission industries and activities now.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has been working to create cleaner heating technolgy for residential clients. Large companies in the private sector including Lennox are working with government agencies in the USA and Canada to create green heating technologies. Currently heat pumps are the most economical and realistic way to heat structures. Heat pumps use less energy and produce less emissions than using heating oil, and the system can be powered by solar energy if this is possible. Insulation is important as well, and the higher quality insulation helps keep heat inside. Solar water heaters and solar energy sources can help to reduce emissions as well in places where there is sufficient exposure to solar energy.
As a homeowner, I use solar panels and a heat pump to reduce my emissions and cost of operation. These methods work well, and I also am considering installing a solar water heating unit. The cost of operating a home is increasing and any improvements help. Look to see if you can get credits from your local municipality for your ungrades and chose providers that offer discounts. The ongoing savings may be a major selling point for these improvement projects.
Currently, green methods of house heating include geothermal heating that uses pipes to channel the Earth's warmth into building systems, pellet stoves, solar energy systems and next-generation insulation. All of these methods can be employed, but most are pricey. They can be implented in new-construction homes or retrofitted into existing structures. The DOE's challenge will help incentivize industry to rise to the challenge of reducing the negative impact heating buildings has on our world.
Green-energy solutions must come from every sector. Industry and transportation are great areas to focus in on, as they produce the most greenhouse gasses, but residential heating is a great place to make gains. It is good to see world governments collaborate for green and cleaner heating technolgy for residential houses.
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