Big corporations, shopping centers, universities and other commercial buildings around the country are gravitating towards green heating alternatives more than ever before. Homeowners can take advantage of new energy efficient technology as well. Some of your many options include:

  • Passive solar (opening the curtains to let the sun heat your home)
  • Active solar (installing solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity)
  • Geothermal heat pump (utilizing the earth’s warm temperatures to heat your home)
  • Wood stove (burning wood, pellets and other fuel for heat)
  • Biomass (burning wood chips and pellets even more efficiently than wood stoves)
  • Hydronic radiant floor heating (warming your home with water-filled pipes installed under the floor)
  • Wind power (installing small turbines to harness the power of the wind)

With so many options to choose from, it’s no mystery why a growing number of people choose to replace natural gas, coal, oil and electric heating appliances with green heating alternatives. Consider the many benefits available once you make the switch:

  • Lower cost: Following the initial installation, you can expect lower operating costs from day one. Oftentimes, the green heating alternative you choose will pay for itself several times over during its lifespan.
  • Energy conservation: The utility savings that come from using heating alternatives stem from the fact that they use less energy. Conservation is an important goal for many homeowners today, and switching to alternative methods is a great way to reach that goal.
  • Smaller environmental impact: Burning fossil fuels pollutes the air and water. However, relying on geothermal heat, wood pellets, more efficient heat delivery methods and solar and wind energy contributes to far fewer greenhouse gases.
  • Better comfort: Doing your duty for the environment doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort. Even with lower energy consumption, green heating alternatives are often better at keeping your home at a comfortable, consistent temperature.

If everyone made green heating alternatives a priority, we could ensure a brighter, cleaner future for future generations. To learn more, contact Comfort Systems in Wichita. We offer several green alternatives that can heat and cool your home.

Our goal is to help educate our customers in Wichita, Kansas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about green heating alternatives and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

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