Gas Vs Electrification

It has been long held belief that gas stoves are better for cooking and last longer than electric ovens. Recent controversy is based more around indoor air quality. It has been known for decades that burning natural gas indoors has health effects greater than that of electric. If your space is smaller and poorly ventilated, the negative effects of cooking with gas can be magnified. Most experts suggest that simply ventilating and/or using an over oven hooded fan can lessen the effects of an average gas stove.

Gas cooking appliances have fewer parts and are easier to maintain. Gas stovetops are also preferred by chefs because they heat faster and more evenly than electric, so you can sauté your food to perfection. Bottom line: Gas and electric stoves and ovens are similar enough that most average cooks can get by with either one. Professional chefs tend to prefer gas stoves while bakers often prefer electric ovens. - ConsumerAffairs.com

Heating water is the second-largest expense in our homes, according to the Department of Energy, accounting for 14% to 18% of our utility bills. Using gas vs electric can be a tricky decision. Check your local utility rates as costs may vary.

Pros of electric according to Angi.com Safer than gas or propane models. Lower up-front costs (doesn’t require extensive venting). Simpler to operate and manage (no pilot light). Heats water more efficiently than gas models. - Angi.com

Consider a few things about your lifestyle. Are you home daily? How many share the same hot water source? How many showers and sinks do you have? Gas is known to be a faster way to heat water. Is that important to your family? Gas water heaters are also thought to last slightly longer than electric.

Cons of electric according to Angi.com Heats water slowly. Long recovery time. Higher operating costs (depending on local electricity prices). Doesn’t work during a power outage. Costs can increase if you don’t have a 240-volt connection. - Angi.com

Heating water is the second-largest expense in our homes, according to the Department of Energy, accounting for 14% to 18% of our utility bills. Using gas vs electric can be a tricky decision. Check your local utility rates as costs may vary.

While natural gas remains the most widely-used home heating fuel in the U.S., this type of fuel may not be available in all areas. Homeowners without access to natural gas lines or those who prefer a different type of home heating fuel may turn to electricity to power home heating systems. Despite its high efficiency, electric heating often costs more to operate than a traditional gas furnace. When comparing a gas furnace to an electric heater, consider not only the upfront and operating costs of each option, but also how these systems impact the environment. - sfgate.com

Mitigating indoor air quality favors electric because there are "Zero Emissions" in your home. Keep in mind that does not mean zero pollution or effect on the environment. It simply means those effects are happening elsewhere, where you electricity is generated. Natural gas is a more efficient source because you are burning it on site, creating direct heat but it creates local emissions and some are indoors.

Most consumers get confused by what an Electric Heat Pump is, simply because - it's not a great name! A heat pump can heat and cool a residence. A heat pump is used to move or 'pump' heat from outside your home to the inside to heat OR to remove heat from the inside of your home to the outside (cooling). A 'heat pump' can provide heating AND air conditioning and uses electricity. In other words, a heat pump allows you to have one unit and opposed to a heater and an AC unit. If space is an issue, having one unit might be crucial.

While prices for gas and electricity vary over time and by region, gas furnaces typically cost much less to operate than electric furnaces or heaters. - sfgate.com