Eco Heating

For centuries man has been using many energy resources, both natural and artificial, for heating purpose. And, most of these heating agents have only caused great damage to the environment by emitting excess heat and poisonous fumes, especially carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHG) that cause global warming. Environmentalists world over are showing great concern over the growing amount of toxic content in air and water. They point out eco heating or eco friendly heating which can substitute the regular heating systems that cause pollution. Sustainable heating systems are the answer to eco heating.

Renewable energy technologies that generate energy from natural resources like sun, water, wind, and earth, can be utilized to the maximum to achieve eco friendly heating. It also saves energy and money as these technologies require only the installation cost. The resources are free. When incorporated sensibly into the construction process, renewable energy systems can manage the heating needs of industrial and housing units. Solar thermal systems use solar energy to heat water for household purposes or for heating swimming pools. Solar furnaces can be used for industrial heating. Eco heat pumps like Ground Source Heat Pumps can serve the heating purpose by converting the solar heat from underground into thermal energy. All these help in reducing the emission of GHG to a great extent.

The eco central heating systems also depend on renewable energy sources to cater to the heating needs of an entire building. Ground source heat pumps are most commonly used for central heating purpose. Solar central heating can be used for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems which greatly reduces dependence on natural energy resources for heating.

Another concept in eco heating is passive buildings that utilize solar power for its various heating requirements. Passive solar heating designs incorporate many factors, such as finding the appropriate site for construction where sunlight falls on the roof and walls to heat the interiors, positioning of windows to let direct daylight enter the building, insulation tactics to prevent heat from escaping, and other architectural techniques to maintain temperature.

Biomass is also an eco friendly heating resource. It is obtained from plants in the form of wood, sawdust, plant waste, etc. However, biomass fuels pose some threats to environment if not used with discretion. Biomass fuels emit carbon dioxide on burning. If not properly compensated by afforestation and reforestation processes to produce more oxygen, biomass fuels can also contribute to global warming. It implies a mutual transaction between nature and man.  Unless you give nature what you take from it, even renewable energy sources may become exhausted.