The differences between electric heating and gas heating
Comparison electric heating and gas heating
| Properties | Electric heating | Gas heating |
|---|---|---|
| Usage costs | € 0.30 per kWh | € 0.13 per kWh |
| Durable | Yes | No |
| Type | Extra heating | Main heating |
| How it works | Heats the room fast | Heats the room gradually |
Usage costs
Gas heating
In the table above, the usage costs of both heating types are expressed in kilowatt hours. You can see right away that gas heating is the most affordable option. In addition, most houses already have gas heating. So you won't have to pay any installation costs.
Electric heating
Electric heating is suitable for you if you want to heat up a smaller space fast. If you work from home, you can switch off the heating system and just heat your home office, for example. This way, you contribute to the environment and lower your monthly usage costs.
Durability
Gas heating
The difference between the 2 options in terms if sustainability is big. The gas supply is limited. And as off 2050, we won't be using gas anymore in the Netherlands. In addition, burning gas releases CO2 and gas extraction results in subterranean shifts, subsidence, and earthquakes.
Electric heating
Electric heating is sustainable, as it's less harmful for the environment. Especially if you generate your own green energy or get your energy from a green energy supplier, such as Coolblue Energy. So, electric heating is the future.
Type and how it works
Gas heating
You can use gas to heat your entire house. The disadvantage of this heating type is that it takes relatively long to heat all of the rooms in the house.
Electric heating
You can use an electric heater if you want to heat 1 room in the house. These heaters heat the room fast. Still prefer electric heating over central heating? Have a look at infrared panels. If you generate your own green energy, this may just be the best choice for you.
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Conclusion
Gas heating
For now, gas is the most affordable option. But heating your house with isn't sustainable. In addition, the gas prices are predicted to keep rising. Don't feel like making your house more sustainable just yet? In that case, it's wise to keep heating your house with gas for the time being.
Electric heating
Electric heating is a sustainable heating type, but it's also very expensive. Choose electric heating if you want to quickly heat a smaller room. An infrared heater is suitable as central heating. This is a good choice if you generate your own green energy with solar panels, for example. It's not very appealing to everyone to switch to electric heating, but it's wise to start reading up on it. That's because we won't be able to use natural gas as of 2050.
