What It Means to Go Green, and Save on Your Heating System

November 29, 2011, 6:06 pm

When an advertiser labels a product green, what does this mean? Some believe that the materials used to manufacture the product are quickly renewable. Others see products as biodegradable, which means that their substance will beak down into elements that will not harm the ecosystem. Still others feel that a greed product is simply one that is energy efficient. The fact is there is no agency or body that governs the green product is simply one that is energy efficient. The fact is there is no agency or body that governs the green marketing arena, so the Consumer’s Union is beginning to examine labeling and those that may be developing them.

One area that can help you begin to hone your judgement in the area of green by allowing you to evaluate energy efficiency is that of home heating specifically a hydronic home heating system that fits the description of green and can save you money.

Many new home are utilizing this system which moves heat through your house by water and not moving air. As water is heated in a boiler with an efficiency as high as 98 percent, a pump forces the hot water throughout the home through a number of delivery systems including radiators, and radiant heat pipes.

Since the pumps and valves that are utilized all over the home to carry hot water use energy, this leads to a system that doesn’t produce or distribute particulates, dust and mites. This also adds to the system’s efficiency ratio.

The fuel options available in your heating system can be oil, natural gas, propane, or electricity. Since only one burner is needed to heat your home and potable water using natural gas, you’ll find your efficiency is optimized. A hydronic heating system only needs one, and modulating burners are becoming popular. These allow the burner to modulate smoothly and simply adjust from high to low when needed, which save money.

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