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How can you convince your homeowners' association to upgrade the heating system?

I understand what's at stake

If your building has a central heating system (gas, fuel oil, or electricity), you can take action at the condominium level to reduce costs and the carbon footprint, in addition to proposing individual billing for heating costs.

There are two main options available to you:

  • Change the energy source used by the communal boiler (e.g., switch from gas to wood or a heat pump).
  • Connect to a district heating network (in urban areas): if a network runs near your building, this is a turnkey solution for switching to renewable energy without major construction work.
The carbon footprint of different heating methods

Taking action

  • Find out if there is a district heating network and what steps to take on France Chaleur Urbaine
  • Bring up these topics at your next homeowners’ association meeting

What's in it for me?

Connecting to a district heating network often helps lower your bills in the long run: you can compare costs on France Chaleur Urbaine.

Find out about other ways to reduce your carbon footprint

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