= Introduction = 
Zero Emission Heating is a research project which uses left-over processing power from old computer equipment to transform Green Energy (generated using Wind & Solar Power) to heat. 

This yields to the following benefits:
 * The 'high quality' energy has a dual purpose, instead of directly converting it to heat.
 * Reuse of equipment is placed higher on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_hierarchy Waste Hierarchy] ladder, than Recycling or Disposal.
 * The computing power could be used for the common cause, by calculating for science projects using [https://boinc.berkeley.edu/ BOINC].

= Approach =
I have an old PC with additional GPU, how-ever running this at full capacity does not yield enough heat to fully heat my home, so I properly needs to be running multiple machines and do not mind the extra noice.

= Kickback =
By using [https://gridcoin.us/ Gridcoin (GRC)] you could get a small rebate of the costs required to run the equipment

= Challenges =
It comes with the following challenges:
 * Running (old) computers requires time & effort in order to keep them running. 
 * Spare parts needs to be around to be able to cope with failures.
 * Drivers for old GPU hardware are sometimes hard to get to work.

= Join the cause =
Find 'Team Zero Emission Heating' in your favourite BOINC project and join the team to promote our effort.

= Similar projects =
* Start-up [https://www.nerdalize.com/ Nerdalize] is using computing power to heat tap-water.