As opposed to resistive electric heaters? Well, that's hardly a surprise. It's not going to come close to being as cheap as NG though, and an NG heater is 1/4 of the price.
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Right now, and that's not even the case everywhere in the world. In many parts of Europe, the operational costs of heat pumps are already lower than those of gas furnaces.
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Unrelated but honorable mention for indirect fired water heater tanks... For anyone who lives with a boiler for heat. It turns out not having a flame under your tank works wonders for longevity. I also really appreciate the built-in early warning throughout the warmer months if there might be a boiler problem before it gets cold.
https://notesfrompoland.com/2023/04/28/heat-pumps-boom-in-poland-europes-fastest-growing-market/
This coming from Poland, one of the most coal-dependent countries in the world.
This is precisely what's next on my list. I already ripped out the oil heat my house came with this year and replaced it with reverse cycle heating and cooling. Tackling the stupid 240v resistive water heater is next, and that'll free up a slot in my breaker box so I can maybe install a vehicle charger later.
Thanks for this.im currently waiting for mine to die.