yes,
would even argue that heat pumps and even electric cars are appropriate for some people and situations.
We used to have something called appropriate technology.
even the geo thermal heat transfer may work if appropriated designed and managed. big if , let me repeat that big if. I have heard of lots of problems. My observations is they still install a back up system whether electric heat or a gas furnace backup.
the more technology the more to go wrong and you are waiting for parts and repairs.
THE WHOLE SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT. systems are complicated and I don’t have time for another hobby nor want to spend money on service which also reduces the NET savings.
Again, consider the heat pump electric htrs in the basement during the winter. Where is the heat coming for several months? The furnace in your basement. The summer months it cools the basement which is good. But the govt kids just look at the summer months and think the savings is for 12 months. I would install one in the south if i lived there.
Appropriate technology, not one size fits all.
Agree and that is a good term... appropriate technology instead of something rammed down people’s throats using a one-size-fits-all methodology.
Agree also on the backup... I live in a colder clime and I have a primary heat source and four backups for it.