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Eco-Friendly Ways To Heat Your Home

6/14/2023

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Eco-Friendly Ways To Heat Your Home
Heating is essential for many homes, especially in the colder seasons. Indeed, this feature makes the home warmer and more cosy. However, traditional heating solutions powered by natural resources may not be sustainable. This is because these resources aren’t renewable and can increase your carbon emissions. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep your home warm while saving money and benefiting the planet. Here are a few you can consider. 


  1. Geothermal Heating

Geothermal heating is one of the most efficient and sustainable home heating technologies available today. This option uses the planet's natural heat, providing an infinite energy source. Temperatures get hotter as you dig into the earth, but you don't necessarily have to go too deep to tap into geothermal energy. It’s worth noting that water temperature remains fairly constant a few feet below the earth's surface, varying between 42 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit according to your location. 

Geothermal heating is possible with a geothermal pump, which stores heat for later utilisation. Installing this pump can keep your home cool during summer and warm during winter. Even though the technology may be expensive, a geothermal heating system typically pays for itself after 5 to 8 years. Moreover, you can reduce your utility bills by 25 to 50%, according to Enviro Tech.

  1. Masonry Heater

This is a smaller heating device that mimics a traditional fireplace. It traps heat within the walls of twisty smoke chambers, providing you warmth for up to a day. While they use wood as fuel, masonry heaters are less environmentally harmful because they produce less pollution. Compared to wood-driven heaters, masonry heaters produce greater warmth due to their heat-trapping quality, so keep this in mind. It's important to note that you may need to make a big investment to install a masonry heater. That said, the decision is worth the money since you will save more long-term.

  1. Biomass Boiler

It's a carbon-neutral alternative to a conventional boiler. Even though the mode of operation may be similar to regular boilers, a biomass boiler employs organic materials rather than gas or oil, making it carbon-neutral. Studies reveal biomass fuel only releases a negligible fraction of the amount of carbon dioxide that oils and gases produce. Compared to alternatives like propane or oil-powered boilers, biomass emerges as a far more sustainable and efficient heating technology, so keep this in mind.

  1. Wind Power

It's environmentally friendly to tap into wind power to meet your heating needs, so consider trying this if you have the resources to invest. A simple wind turbine works by converting its rotational energy into electricity with the help of an electrical generator. You can then use this wind-generated electricity to sustainably power your electric fire, boiler, or pump. Once you live in a windy zone, you will have enough airflow to run your wind turbine.

Investing in eco-friendly heating solutions is beneficial, as you can save the environment while creating a cosy home. Hopefully, you’ll consider these options for the best results. 

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