How to heat without natural gas: An inventory of popular solutions across the Internet in the past 10 days
As energy prices fluctuate and environmental awareness increases, the amount of discussion on "natural gas-free heating" has surged across the Internet in the past 10 days. This article compiles the latest hot data and practical solutions to help you deal with heating problems.
1. Search data for popular heating methods in the past 10 days

| Heating method | Search volume increase | Main discussion platform | Cost range (yuan/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric heater | +45% | E-commerce platform, Xiaohongshu | 300-800 |
| Air energy heat pump | +120% | Zhihu, industry forums | 500-1500 |
| Biomass pellet stove | +68% | Short video platform | 400-1000 |
| solar heating | +90% | environmental community | 2000+ (initial investment) |
| Coal-fired heating | -15% | local forum | 200-500 |
2. Detailed explanation of the three most popular alternatives
1. Electric heating equipment
Recently, the Douyin topic "Saving Electricity and Heating" has been played 230 million times, including:
| Device type | Applicable area | average daily power consumption | Netizen recommendation index |
|---|---|---|---|
| baseboard heater | 10-15㎡ | 8-12 degrees | ★★★★☆ |
| Oil heater | 15-20㎡ | 10-15 degrees | ★★★☆☆ |
| Heater | 5-10㎡ | 5-8 degrees | ★★★★★ |
2. Biomass energy
Weibo’s #Environmentally Friendly Heating# topic received an additional 18 million views. The main discussion points are:
| Fuel type | Calorific value(kcal/kg) | Price (yuan/ton) | Environmental protection level |
|---|---|---|---|
| wood pellets | 4200-4500 | 800-1200 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Straw pellets | 3800-4000 | 600-900 | ★★★★☆ |
| Nutshell particles | 4500-4800 | 1000-1500 | ★★★★★ |
3. New heating building materials
Zhihu's hot post "How to renovate a house without heating" has over 10,000 collections. Recommended solutions:
| Material type | Insulation effect | Construction difficulty | Cost(yuan/㎡) |
|---|---|---|---|
| airgel felt | Reduce heat loss by 40% | Professional construction | 120-200 |
| Graphene wall heating | Heating rises 5-8℃ | medium | 300-500 |
| phase change materials | Constant temperature for 6-8 hours | complex | 400-800 |
3. Sharing of actual test experience from netizens
Money-saving tips based on Xiaohongshu’s 300+ actual test notes:
•Time strategy:Taking advantage of peak and valley electricity prices, you can save 30% on the cost of using electric heating equipment from 23:00 at night to 7:00 the next day.
•Combination plan:The combination of electric blanket for bedroom + baseboard heater for living room is the most popular
•Auxiliary measures:Installing thermal insulation curtains can increase the body temperature by 2-3°C. Douyin-related tutorials have been viewed more than 50 million times
4. Expert advice
The latest ladder plan proposed by China Building Energy Conservation Association:
| budget range | preferred option | Second alternative | transition plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 1,000 yuan | Electric heating + insulation renovation | Coal-burning stove | Hot water bottle + thick curtains |
| 1000-5000 yuan | Air energy heat pump | biomass furnace | Electric floor heating |
| More than 5,000 yuan | Solar + energy storage system | Ground source heat pump | Whole house smart temperature control |
The National Development and Reform Commission recently emphasized at a press conference that subsidies for alternative energy will be increased in the winter of 2023. It is recommended to pay attention to the latest heating subsidy policy issued by the local housing and construction department.
(The full text is about 850 words in total, data statistics period: November 1, 2023 - November 10, 2023)
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