The furnace will generate heat via an electric arc between electrodes. Depending on the source of electricity, the process can produce lower carbon emissions compared to old blast furnaces which ...

Why the big move toward heat pumps? The answer — mainly — is that they run on electricity and don’t produce harmful emissions ...

High efficiency” gas furnaces are inefficient compared to electric heat pumps. In the Nov. 27 issue of Wednesday Journal, there was an excellent article by Luzane Draughon (“Oak Park trustees to boost ...

To get heat in the home, there are a few options to choose from, heat pump or furnace. The best option for your situation will vary based on which advantages are most beneficial to your home and area.

Electric heat pumps, the most affordable and energy efficient way to heat and cool homes, continue to outsell gas furnaces ...

A move to install electric heat ... The pumps extract heat from outdoor air or from underground and transfer it inside, instead of heating up a coil in a furnace. They also cool interiors by ...