You can’t live in Alaska without heat. There are many different heating appliances and distribution systems to choose from (from wood stoves, oil boilers, and ground source heat pumps to hydronic, forced air, and radiant distribution). The most common heating appliances in Fairbanks are oil-fired boilers and wood stoves (often used as a supplemental source). Wood, oil, and coal are the most available and common fuel sources in the Interior. CCHRC has studied the energy efficiency, cost, and maintenance requirements of various heating systems and is researching ways to incorporate and expand alternative energy sources

Boilers

• Summer hot water
• How do boilers work?
• Understanding common boiler vocab

Burning Wood

• How to burn cleanly and efficiently
• How to season firewood
• Economic benefits of burning cleanly
• How does a masonry heater work

Domestic Hot Water

• What are the benefits of on demand hot water heaters?
• How do tankless hot water heaters work?
• Should I use a water heater blanket?