MyHEAT
201-1228 Kensington Rd NW
Calgary, AB T2N 3P7
Canada
What is Fuel Switching?
Rising energy prices and the drive for low carbon fuels are likely to make fuel switching increasingly desirable to homeowners - it can also result in lower operational and maintenance costs. Carbon emissions from buildings can be reduced through fuel switching in residential or commercial buildings.
What does Fuel Switching mean?
As its name suggests, Fuel Switching is the process of replacing an inefficient fuel source with a cleaner, more efficient and/or more cost-effective alternative. This can include replacing a gas furnace with an all-electric air-source heat pump, switching from oil-based heating to geothermal energy, or replacing gasoline-powered vehicles with electric vehicles.
What is switching from fuels to electricity?
Electrification is a type of fuel switching, this is the process by which technologies that use coal, oil, and natural gas are replaced with those that draw energy from electricity. Electrification is becoming more common with building decarbonization strategies.
What is an example of Fuel Switching?
An example of fuel switching could be replacing a home’s gas furnace with an all-electric air-source heat pump.
Benefits of Fuel Switching
Rising energy prices and the drive for low carbon fuels are likely to make fuel switching increasingly desirable to homeowners – it can also result in lower operational and maintenance costs. Carbon emissions can be reduced through fuel switching in existing residential or commercial buildings. Fuel switching provides the opportunity for utility companies to offer rebates and incentives to encourage transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
For homeowners, Fuel Switching can offer a number of benefits, including:
- Lower operational and maintenance costs
- Reduced carbon emissions
- Increased energy efficiency
- Improved indoor air quality
- Increased safety
Enhancing Fuel Switching Strategies with MyHEAT’s City-Scale Heat Loss Maps
MyHEAT’s city-scale heat loss maps are useful tools for grid and energy system planners in identifying buildings using and losing the most energy. With MyHEAT’s solutions, homeowners and utility companies alike can benefit from the implementation of fuel switching strategies, optimizing energy use and reducing environmental impact.
Learn more about MyHEAT’s heat and solar mapping tools for buildings
