Want Lower Energy Bills? Look Into These 3 New Technologies

If you want to pay the least amount possible for energy, you always have to be on the lookout for new technology, especially when it comes to heating and cooling your home. It is estimated that heating and cooling accounts for more than half of the energy used in most homes. So changing out your system could save you a lot of money. Following are three new and exciting technologies in the heating and cooling industry that might just make your energy bill smaller than it's ever been. 

Variable Speed Compressor Heat Pumps

Heat pumps, systems that draw heat from the outside to warm up a home, have been around for a while. However, they have only been widely used in areas with mild climates due to the fact that they don't work as well in temperatures below 40 degrees. New efficient models that have variable speed compressor technology are making heat pumps a great option for all climates. These new models work well in temperatures as low as 5 degrees and have a greater than 75 percent heating capacity in temperatures as low as -13 degrees.

Ice Energy Storage Unit

Traditional air conditioning systems work very hard and use a lot of energy during the hottest times of the day. However, the addition of an ice energy storage unit changes all that. This storage system uses energy at night, when it is cheaper. Essentially, the unit makes ice during the cooler overnight hours. During the day, refrigerant is pumped through the ice and into your existing cooling system so your system doesn't have to work as hard. As you can imagine, this unit is very efficient in areas where nighttime temperatures are cool since it takes less energy to make ice.   

Localized Heating and Cooling

It may sound like science fiction, but localized heating and cooling systems are being developed. These systems aim heated or cooled air directly at people to keep them comfortable. The systems track movement and keep pumping either cool or warm air only where it is needed. If there are no people in an area, the system does not expend energy to heat or cool it. 

As you can see, there are several new technologies that will help you save money on your energy bill. Since heating and cooling account for a large percentage of your energy budget, you should always strive for ways to reduce your bill with new heating and cooling technologies. Contact a company like Greers Service Company Inc if you have any questions about your system.