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Texas summers are very hot. But winter will get colder.
When temperatures drop, millions of homes in the state rely on inefficient heating systems for strain residents’ wallets and power grids.
Nadall: “Texas has had problems with extreme weather. During the winter storm Uri, they were unable to provide enough power and there were major power outages, a lot of freezing pipes, etc.”
Steve Nadel is the U.S. Energy Saving Economics Council.
His team analyzed how much money and energy can be saved if Texas homes currently use central AC and resistive heating next time they replace the system.
The heat pump provides both heat and cooling. They are more costly, but they are very efficient. So, Nadel found that making a conversion would save homeowners an average of over $300, while over the lifespan of the system, it would save homeowners thousands of dollars.
Nadall: “It’s a huge return on investment.”
And because the heat pump uses less energy, switching can help reduce strain on the grid.
Nadall: “This will save consumers a lot of money and reduce peak demand in winter.”
Report Credit: Sarah Kennedy/Chavobart Digital Media
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