Alternative power
The advent of technology has seen a toll on our natural environment with the rapid depletion of resources. The two however need not always be mutually exclusive. In fact, advanced technology should be the answer to redemption and with well designed products, there could be complementary usage.
Electric underfloor heating with self-regulating cable can sense other sources of heat, such as solar radiation, wind power, electrical appliances and lighting, and adjust its heat output automatically. While it is not possible to demand the presence of some of these energy sources at will, a combined usage with conventional electricity supply ought to overcome the problem.
The feasibility of applying these alternative energy sources to use in conjunction with electric underfloor heating clearly depends on several other factors such as location and other fundamental/technical issues as well. If it spells eco-friendly dollar savings for the user however, it could be an aspect well worth exploring.