Explore Eco-Friendly Furnace Options for your Alberta Home

Furnace Installations, Home Comfort, HVAC, Indoor Air Quality

With increasing awareness about environmental conservation, homeowners in Alberta are shifting towards eco-friendly, high-efficiency furnace options. This blog delves into the sustainable heating solutions available in Alberta, their benefits, types, and how they contribute to a greener future. Contact Action Furnace today, we’re Alberta’s number one choice for high-efficiency furnace installation options.

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Posted by Ryan | April 15, 2024

Alberta is known for its diverse weather, even experiencing severe temperature swings daily! That’s why Alberta homes require efficient and reliable heating solutions.

With increasing awareness about environmental conservation, homeowners in Alberta are shifting towards eco-friendly, high-efficiency furnace options.

This blog delves into the sustainable heating solutions available in Alberta, their benefits, types, and how they contribute to a greener future.

Why Choose An Eco-Friendly Furnace?

High-efficiency furnaces save energy by operating with less heat waste than conventional furnaces. And new heating technology and components make this possible. Further benefits include:

Environmental Impact

Traditional heating systems often rely on fossil fuel options, which in large quantities can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Environmentally friendly furnaces, on the other hand, utilize renewable or more efficient energy sources such as electricity, significantly reducing carbon footprints.

Cost-Effectiveness

While the initial investment in high-efficiency heating systems may be higher, they offer long-term savings through lower energy bills and potential government incentives for sustainable upgrades.

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) measures how much heat a furnace can create from the fuel being consumed. High-efficiency furnaces have an AFUE of at least 90% and sometimes as high as 98.5%!

Traditional furnaces can have an AFUE rating as low as 80%. Because of this difference in fuel-burning efficiency, a new high-efficiency furnace can save you over 12% on your energy bill!

Enhanced Indoor Air Quality

Eco-friendly furnaces often come with advanced filtration systems, ensuring better indoor air quality, which is crucial in Alberta's closed-environment winters.

Types of Environmentally Friendly Furnaces Available in Alberta

Electric Furnaces

Electric furnaces are a popular choice in areas where electricity is generated from renewable sources. Alberta's growing investment in renewable energy makes electric furnaces a viable eco-friendly option.

High-Efficiency Gas Furnaces

For those not ready to fully transition away from fossil fuels, high-efficiency gas furnaces offer a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional gas heating. They utilize fuel more efficiently, reducing waste and emissions. And they’re more cost-effective than their electric counterparts.

Incentives and Rebates

The Alberta government and various local entities offer incentives and rebates for homeowners that install eco-friendly heating systems. These can significantly offset the initial investment costs. Here are some examples:

The City of Calgary’s Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) offers flexible financing to residential property owners to help with the upfront costs of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. The next round of applications opens this spring, so keep an eye out!

The Government of Alberta also offers a number of rebates for power and natural gas usage.

Action Furnace even offers our own rebate and we want you to start fresh in 2024! We’re proud to offer a $1000 Home Comfort Credit towards any additional equipment upgrade when you buy a new furnace. Get your quote today!

Finally, the Federal Greener Homes Initiative is still in place with loans for heat pumps. So if you’re in the market for two-in-one heating and cooling, check them out as well!

Installation of Environmentally Friendly Furnaces From Action Furnace

Environmentally friendly furnace options require professional installation and regular maintenance to ensure efficiency and longevity. It's important to consult with certified professionals who specialize in eco-friendly heating solutions.

Enter Action Furnace!

Our experienced heating technicians have perfected eco-friendly furnace installation techniques and have perfected the design and set-up of modern residential furnaces.

Finally, Action Furnace is proud to offer our Total Comfort Club Membership to help make furnace install, repairs and annual maintenance easier. For one low monthly price your annual maintenance will be prescheduled. You’ll receive an annual WOW! tune-up and duct cleaning with unlimited vents. You’ll also receive an annual supply of standard furnace filters. Plus you’ll enjoy front-of-the-line priority service, and 10% off future furnace repairs. Contact us today to learn more!

Our team has been performing HVAC services since 1975, so you can trust we have the experience to get the job done right. With thousands of 5-star reviews and comprehensive, up-front quotes, you can trust us to handle your air conditioner repair professionally, and be transparent about the work involved.

New furnace install starts at $39 bi-weekly. Call us today to schedule your appointment!

Ryan | General Manager

Ryan is considered one of Calgary's most knowledgeable residential HVAC specialists. Working in the industry for over 12... more