With global unrest and sanctions on the 2nd top producer of natural gas, prices will be volatile. Why risk it. Protect yourself from market volatility with a heat pump system not reliant on natural gas.
In a highly unpredictable market, it is vital to understand the importance of energy independence and efficiency.
Why Is Energy Independence Important?
Energy independence means decreasing or eliminating the U.S.’s dependence on oil and fuel from foreign countries. Our country’s economic stability and growth can be further improved by implementing this. It also provides us with better protection since we are no longer dependent on other countries and their political relations for our energy needs.
Energy independence and efficiency directly affect our household utility bills. Many Americans believe their electricity bills are too high. In fact, nearly one-third of U.S. households (31%) reported having difficulty paying their monthly energy bills or maintaining adequate heating and cooling in their homes. Unfortunately, essentials like food, clothes, and medicine are sacrificed.
We are all dependent on foreign countries to varying degrees for our energy. While oil prices remain unpredictable, the same holds true for natural gas and electricity. The most common source of electricity in the world is natural gas, so it’s not surprising that it fluctuates so much.
Personal Energy Independence
You can also gain many advantages if you are personally energy independent in your home. By reducing or eliminating your home’s reliance on external sources for electricity, you achieve complete energy security and reliability.
Energy independence also contributes to budget stability. The price of energy varies according to demand and supply. These fluctuating prices make it hard to predict and control your budget. This is especially true with residential homes.
You can also enjoy the peace of mind that comes with not being so dependent on a volatile product. By taking care of fewer things, you can improve your overall health and your family’s well-being too. You can also feel proud that you are doing something effective to reduce your carbon footprint.
Current Energy Crisis
Just like other countries, the United States is experiencing an increase in fuel prices, a result of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a major oil and gas producer.
The United States recognized 45 years ago that it was reliant on foreign oil, which led to a boom in domestic production as well as some conservation measures. The country may have appeared to have solved its dependence problems but it didn’t. Geopolitics and energy are more interconnected than ever. Gas is now over $3.50 a gallon, a dollar more than a year ago during the pandemic.
Several energy experts have suggested that the United States,
“had become the new swing oil producer, replacing or at least joining OPEC, in its ability to manage energy prices by raising or lowering output to balance markets and keep prices from going too high or too low.” – The New York Times
The estimation proved to be incorrect. Although the United States is now the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas, the cost and supply of energy still fluctuate because of events beyond the control of Washington or the American oil industry.
More Sustainable Alternative
Exporting more gas is a powerful foreign policy strategy, but fossil fuels are closely associated with climate change. The carbon still ends up in the atmosphere if you drill and plunder America to get more fossil fuels domestically.
Global warming is directly caused by burning fossil fuels, so the more we drill, the more wildfires, droughts and hurricanes we exacerbate. A shift to cleaner energy at home is a first step towards fighting climate change, ultimately contributing to a larger movement towards a sustainable world.
Heat Pump Systems
The number one way to become energy independent is with a heat pump system that is not reliant on natural gas. Since electric heat pumps are powered by renewable energy, they produce zero emissions, making this a better alternative.
Choosing sustainable options is the best way to have a more positive environmental impact and keep our homes safe. Switch to electric appliances that protect your home from the unpredictable costs of natural gas and propane.
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