Ifyou’re environmentally conscious, you are probably looking for big ways to reduce your carbon footprint. For me and most people in the U.S. and Europe that means heating, the largest source of emissions in most homes.
Most homes are heated by direct combustion of fossil fuels or wood, making electric heating the only potentially emissions-free heat source. In this article, I answer some key questions about the costs and practicalities of all-electric heating to help you decide whether now is the time for you to start transitioning to electric.