Other - Passive Strategies

Passive includes ConservationThe heating sources described on this web site are all supply-side solutions. Additional solutions for making an impact call for a reduction on the demand side. Anyone interested in investing in a new heating system should first attempt to make best use of these passive solutions as they may make it possible to reduce the size of equipment needed, and reduce fuel consumption as well.

 

Reduce the need for heating and cooling by

  1. Heating less space
  2. Investing in better insulation.
  3. Using technology to run heating equipment more efficiently
  4. Changing habits (lower thermostat in winter, raise in summer).
  5. Using insulated shades & curtains.
  6. Designing buildings to capture more light (thus more heat) in winter, less in summer

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