Is steam heat a good money saving option?
1) balanced distribution and improved control, and 2) conversion to hot water heating using exiting pipes and radiators. Though steam heat has its drawbacks, new steam balancing practices developed in Minnesota show that it is possible to provide stable temperatures and meet comfort preferences. We offer a variety of ways to work with professional property management, your Association Board, on-site maintenance, or a selected heating (HVAC) contractor, to apply steam balancing. Conversion of steam heating to hot water heating has been shown to reduce utility cost by an average of 23%, though costs vary considerably depending on the details of conversion work. 21. Do you recommend alternative energy? There are many exciting opportunities in this field: solar, windpower, hydrogen and fuel cells, and other alternative energy technologies. Solar water heating is included in the Informed Energy Decisions Improvement Analysis. We believe that, at present, technical mastery of several alterna
