Description

A study was made to compare the relative cORsumption of source energy between homes utilizing natural gas for heating and homes utilizing electric heating systems. The study was based upon a statistical sampling of single family dwellings in Salt Lake City area during the year 1973.. Homes were grouped into air conditioned and, non-air conditioned categories.

It is concluded tha.t total source energy consumption per unit area of home is less for a well-insulated, all-electric home than for a gas-heated home. Energy consumption for houses utilizing a heat pump system is less than for either the electric resistance or the gas-heated homes.

Product Details

Published:

1977

Number of Pages:

38

File Size:

1 file , 2.6 MB

Product Code(s):

D-CH-77-04-3

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