Green technology is slowly being integrated into every part of the business, technology and service industries. At home, there are many different ways to improve your energy efficiency and cut down utility bills, from installing ENERGY STAR faucets to adding solar panels to your roof. The heating and cooling industry is similarly moving towards green technology to help customers find solutions that are more efficient, performance driven, and greener than ever.
There are two types of green heating and cooling systems: passive and active. Active systems run on alternative fuel sources like solar power and use a variety of mechanical designs. Passive systems use natural energy from the ground and/or water to regulate temperatures in the home without the aid of mechanical devices. Many of the most adopted services use a combination of active and passive systems for maximum energy efficiency in the home.
Services that Provide Green Alternatives
More and more heating and cooling companies are starting to provide green alternatives to traditional air conditioners and furnaces. Since green technologies work with the environment to create energy, each company may choose a slightly different technology to support. In areas that aren’t consistently sunny, solar solutions may not work best. Geothermal solutions, on the other hand, can be effective in almost any location around the world.
Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Geothermal technology utilizes the consistent temperature underground to regulate the air temperature above ground through a series of liquid filled piping that runs through a loop underground and to the home’s heat pump. The technology provides a consistent temperature as a baseline, relieving traditional heating and cooling systems from working harder during the hot summer and cold winter months.
The technology is one of the most environmentally friendly solutions for heating and cooling available today and it can help homeowners cut their energy costs every day. Most geothermal heating and cooling systems are very low maintenance, although service providers commonly offer routine inspections to keep your system running smoothly and maintain a longer lifespan.
Other Types of Green Heating and Cooling
Solar heating and cooling also use a passive and an active version. Passive solutions work well in homes and buildings that receive direct sunlight during the day. Material used in the walls, windows, and floors of a building collects the thermal energy from the sun and radiates it back throughout the room later. Active systems use traditional heating and cooling technology, but fuel the systems with solar energy.
Biomass is another fuel alternative to oil and gas. Wood and natural substances that can be burned only release the amount of carbon that the plant would have naturally released at its death, unlike fossil fuel burning. Using alternative fuel sources like solar energy and biomass still require a traditional HVAC system to heat and cool a home.
Since green technologies all work slightly differently, you may be able to install more than one to offset your carbon footprint even more. Ask your local HVAC company about green technologies and services that will work best for your home.
For more information on energy efficient heating and cooling solutions in Central Ohio, contact the experienced technicians at Patriot Air Comfort Systems.
Services that Provide Green Alternatives
More and more heating and cooling companies are starting to provide green alternatives to traditional air conditioners and furnaces. Since green technologies work with the environment to create energy, each company may choose a slightly different technology to support. In areas that aren’t consistently sunny, solar solutions may not work best. Geothermal solutions, on the other hand, can be effective in almost any location around the world.
Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Geothermal technology utilizes the consistent temperature underground to regulate the air temperature above ground through a series of liquid filled piping that runs through a loop underground and to the home’s heat pump. The technology provides a consistent temperature as a baseline, relieving traditional heating and cooling systems from working harder during the hot summer and cold winter months.
The technology is one of the most environmentally friendly solutions for heating and cooling available today and it can help homeowners cut their energy costs every day. Most geothermal heating and cooling systems are very low maintenance, although service providers commonly offer routine inspections to keep your system running smoothly and maintain a longer lifespan.
Other Types of Green Heating and Cooling
Solar heating and cooling also use a passive and an active version. Passive solutions work well in homes and buildings that receive direct sunlight during the day. Material used in the walls, windows, and floors of a building collects the thermal energy from the sun and radiates it back throughout the room later. Active systems use traditional heating and cooling technology, but fuel the systems with solar energy.
Biomass is another fuel alternative to oil and gas. Wood and natural substances that can be burned only release the amount of carbon that the plant would have naturally released at its death, unlike fossil fuel burning. Using alternative fuel sources like solar energy and biomass still require a traditional HVAC system to heat and cool a home.
Since green technologies all work slightly differently, you may be able to install more than one to offset your carbon footprint even more. Ask your local HVAC company about green technologies and services that will work best for your home.
For more information on energy efficient heating and cooling solutions in Central Ohio, contact the experienced technicians at Patriot Air Comfort Systems.