Heating your home electrically is a hot topic right now. This has everything to do with the extremely high gas prices, causing people to look for cheaper solutions. The Sustainable Boys get a lot of questions about this. High time to answer them in detail.
The differences between electric heating or gas
The alternative to fossil natural gas is renewable energy. Consider electric heating with a heat pump instead of firing on gas. Electric heating has a high efficiency and low energy consumption. And in combination with solar panels and good insulation, it becomes really interesting. Electric heating systems are also becoming increasingly efficient and affordable, contributing to their growing popularity. Especially in the context of global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Which is cheaper, burning gas or electric?
Electricity as a source for heating is the alternative to the traditional central heating boiler. With solar panels and windmills, we can generate electricity in an energy-neutral way, which means we emit less CO₂. Gas is becoming increasingly expensive and will eventually have limited availability. Heating your home electrically with a heat pump is already cheaper than heating with gas – read here how many solar panels you need for a heat pump. But beware, because not all electric heating is economical. It is important to pay close attention to electricity consumption. If your appliances are inefficient, you will not have enough of your generated energy. Then you will still need electricity from the grid. In that case, there is little difference between gas or electric heating.
Gas or electric heating, which do you choose?
We understand that choosing between electric heating or gas is difficult, as there are many different factors involved. Still, we have a few reasons that may persuade you:
Combining electric heating with solar panels and insulation
Electric heating is becoming increasingly popular. There are two reasons for this: gas is becoming more expensive and scarce, and solar panels are becoming available. People generate their own electricity, which they then use. In a few years, natural gas will disappear completely. This means that the demand for electricity will skyrocket. So we need to heat our homes efficiently and with less electricity. Fortunately, this is possible. The most important foundation is a well-insulated home. This makes your living environment healthier, contributes to a better climate and makes your home more valuable. In addition, there are various alternatives to the central heating boiler, such as an electric heat pump and infrared panels. And let’s not forget air conditioners! Afraid these will stand out too much? Read our blog with ways to hide your air conditioner.
The combination with solar panels makes electric heating even more attractive. How many solar panels you need depends on how much electricity you need. The better insulated your home is, the less electricity you need. Saving money obviously starts with using less energy. With new homes, it is often even possible to use solar panels as roofing.
Advantages of electric heating instead of gas
- Heating home energy efficiently
- Lower fixed costs
- Ideal with solar panels
- Many different sustainable options
- No gas connection required
- Environmental friendliness
- Less maintenance
- Easier and cheaper to install than gas heating systems
- Safer because there is no risk of gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning and explosions
- More flexible and targeted heating
In short, it pays to heat your home electrically. Watch this video to get a better idea of the savings, using some simple math.
Various grants available for electric heating
If you buy an electric heat pump, you can get a subsidy. There are also interesting schemes for solar panels, such as the VAT refund and balancing scheme. Furthermore, you can make use of the Sustainability Loan. So, which is cheaper, gas heating or electric heating? You now hopefully have the answer to that. In any case, the Sustainable Boys are happy to arrange everything for you! Now is a good time to make the switch to renewable energy. In a no-obligation consultation, we will be happy to look at the possibilities with you, such as how many solar panels would fit on your roof. Do we talk to you soon?
