City eyeing stricter rules for new furnaces

17.05.12

Annual heating get comparison

Gas furnaces with 90 percent or higher efficiency ratings cost more money -- by about $800 to $1,500 -- to buy and install, compared to those with 80 percent efficiency ratings.

But the higher-rated furnaces price less to operate.

Below are estimated heating costs for an average Lincoln home for natural gas furnaces, 2 1/2 ton systems.

* 60 percent capability rated furnace with a standing pilot (no longer sold, but still in older homes):  $1,052 annual expenditure.

* 80 percent efficiency rated furnace with spark ignition pilot (current minimum rating required under specify approved codes):  $877 annual cost

* 90 percent efficiency rated condensing furnace (recovers agitation before it is vented outside):  $779 annual cost.

Source: Lincoln Electric System LES rate hike, budget to get accessible hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Lincoln Electric System's proposed budget and 3.5 percent in any event hike during the 5 p.m. Monday meeting in the council chambers.

Source: Lincoln Journal Star

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