Electric Heat - South Central PPD

Types of Electric Heat

In cooperation with Nebraska Public Power District, South Central PPD offers the following information on various types of electric heat:

Electric Furnace - An electric furnace is inexpensive to install, safe to operate and requires little maintenance. It provides years of dependable service with its simple design and compact size. For more information, view http://www.nppd.com/My_Home/Product_Brochures/Additional_Files/electric_furnace.asp.

Electric Heat Pump - A heat pump is a year-round comfort conditioning system that uses refrigeration equipment to supply warm air in winter and cool air in summer. For more information, view http://www.nppd.com/My_Home/Product_Brochures/Additional_Files/heat_pump.asp.

Add-On Heat Pump - An add-on heat pump is an air-source heat pump designed to be installed on a forced air furnace heating system. The forced air furnace can be new or existing, and can be fueled with natural gas, propane or fuel oil. The add-on heat pump replaces the current central air conditioner and works in conjunction with the present furnace, regardless of fuel type. For more information, view http://www.nppd.com/My_Home/Product_Brochures/Additional_Files/addon_heatpump.asp.

Ground Source Heat Pump - Also called an earth-coupled heat pump, or geothermal heat pump, a ground-source heat pump operates much like the common air-source heat pump by transferring heat, rather than creating it. Unlike air-source, a ground-source heat pump transfers heat to and from the earth to provide cooling and heating for the home. This is the most energy efficient way to heat/cool your home. For more information, view http://www.nppd.com/My_Home/Product_Brochures/Additional_Files/ground_sourcehp.asp.

Cove Heating - An electrically generated heat source for individual rooms and areas, cove heating employs radiant heat to warm the room and objects in the room. Coined “cove heating” because it is installed where the cove used to be in older room designs, individual heating units are mounted on the wall 2 1/2 to 4” below the ceiling, allowing homeowners unrestricted use of floor space. For more information, view http://www.nppd.com/My_Home/Product_Brochures/Additional_Files/cove_heating.asp.

Baseboard Heaters - Baseboard heaters are the ideal room-by-room heating solution. They require little space, no ductwork and the initial cost is relatively low, making them perfect for remodeled areas as well as well as new construction. Units are easily installed in almost any kind of space. For more information, view http://www.nppd.com/My_Home/Product_Brochures/Additional_Files/baseboard_heaters.asp.

Electric Water Heater - The water heater is the second largest user of energy in most homes in Nebraska. Only the heating and cooling system equipment use more. Unlike heating and cooling equipment which are seasonal, the water heater works year round. Electric water heaters are safe and efficient. For more information, view http://www.nppd.com/My_Home/Product_Brochures/Additional_Files/water_heater.asp.