Heating Systems
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General Resources
  • Heating Systems - US Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy site which technologies available for home heating. Includes information on wood,wood pellet, solar, space heaters and furnaces.
  • Energy Selector - a tool that lets you compare the heating values of any 2 energy sources in order to evaluate the relative cost. From Pennsylvania State University.
  • Comparing Values of Various Heating Fuels - Cornell Cooperative Extension. A Fact Sheet (pdf) that outlines calculations you can use to determine which type heating fuel is the best value.
  • Solid Fuel Heating Appliances - Kansas State Extension publication (pdf) offers a detailed look at solid fuel appliances, including wood stoves, pellet stoves, coal and other related heating appliances.
Oil and Gas
  • Oil and Gas Central Heating Systems - A Housing factsheet (pdf) from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Discusses oil and gas systems and helps you evaluate efficency and upgrade or replacement options.
Wood
 
Kerosene Heaters