tions change. Although, “ironically the hardest thing to get right now is a gas furnace,” she adds with a laugh.
Alternative Methods to Heat Pumps
Reducing the U.S.’s carbon footprint is the main proponent for pushing electrification, but other methods also work toward this goal. Hale says that by using dual fuel (or hybrid heat), com- bining a heat pump with an alternative method of heating and cooling, “We can cut gas usage in homes by anywhere from a half to a third.” Shifting some of the HVAC load to a heat pump can also help stabilize operating costs. “In Texas, propane has always been very price volatile, so reducing a home’s reliance on propane for heating can have real impacts on the operating cost of a system,” says Hale. Looking at the home’s insulation can have a big effect too,
says Hale, asking, “How are we keeping the heat out of the house, instead of just focusing on removing it?” A more creative solution can reduce overall energy use, such as pairing a dehumidifier with a smaller A/C unit for a home in a humid climate. “Energy efficiency, in all forms, is still the most effective way to reduce your energy use and carbon footprint,” says Lessans.
“ Energy effi ciency, in all forms, is still the most
eff ective way to reduce your energy use and carbon footprint.
—Mark Lessans ”
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