Home Heating Systems - Department of Energy
Your choice of heating technologies impacts your energy bill. Learn about your options, from active solar to portable heaters.
Furnaces and Boilers - Department of Energy
Although older fossil fuel furnace and boiler systems have efficiencies in the range of 56% to 70%, modern conventional heating systems can achieve efficiencies as high as 98.5%, converting …
Energy Saver 101 Infographic: Home Heating - Department of …
Mar 2, 2023 · Our new Energy Saver 101 infographic lays out everything you need to know about home heating -- from how heating systems work and the different types on the market to what …
Consumer Guide to Home Heating and Cooling Fact Sheet
Learn about types of heating and cooling systems, system maintenance, and best practices for saving energy with your heating and cooling.
Heat Pump Systems - Department of Energy
Today's heat pump can reduce your electricity use for heating by up to 75% compared to electric resistance heating such as furnaces and baseboard heaters. High-efficiency heat pumps also …
Heat Distribution Systems - Department of Energy
Does your home have an efficient system for distributing heat? Learn about different distribution systems.
Radiant Heating - Department of Energy
Radiant heating systems supply heat directly to the floor or to panels in the wall or ceiling of a house. The systems depend largely on radiant heat transfer -- the delivery of heat directly from …
Heating and Cooling - Department of Energy
Space heating, space cooling, and water heating are some of the largest energy expenses in any home. Learn how to save money and energy at home, choose energy efficient heating and …
Home Heating - Department of Energy
Your choice of heating technologies impacts your energy bill. Learn about the different options for heating your home.
Active Solar Heating - Department of Energy
Active solar heating systems use solar energy to heat a fluid -- either liquid or air -- and then transfer the solar heat directly to the interior space or to a storage system for later use.