An emphasis on rising energy costs has been an especially prominent catalyst in the rise in popularity of eco-heating systems in recent times. But what are the most viable eco alternatives to gas boilers, in terms of availability, purchase and running costs and general energy-efficient operation?
What are the advantages of eco heating and is it worth making the flip?
Read on to discover which eco heating options may be the best for your home.
What are eco heating systems?
Whilst incorporating many forms, eco heating systems do share a couple of consistent common traits. Those being a lack of CO2 emissions and a lengthy lifespan.
Essentially, eco heating options are fitted with energy efficiency at the forefront of the mind; the aim is to provide an adequate level of warmth for the household year-round, whilst minimizing the environmental impact of home heating to the utmost effect.
Of course, the choice of heating system is a major consideration for any home renovation or house move, and given the drive to move away from gas-based heating systems on the whole, new-build properties, in particular, are now largely favouring the introduction of eco heating solutions.
But the possibility exists, indeed often a financially incentivized one in fact, to switch from more traditional gas boilers to green heating solutions as part of home refurbishments as well.
You’ll be looking to strike the perfect balance between sustainability and cost-effectiveness when making the move.
As an overview, the available domestic eco heating systems are as follows…
- Heat pumps
- Infrared heaters and panels
- Biomass boilers and stoves
- Solar thermal panels
- Heat retention storage heaters
