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by aoner 2669 days ago
Just use an air to water heat pump. We've got one installed in the netherlands, costs was about €6k (ex subsidies) and we're disconnected from the gas supply. The newest generations can go up to -25 degrees celcius (look up Mitsubishi zubadan for example)
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You shouldn't assume that your climate is the same as the one GP referenced.
Air to water heat pumps are also used in harser climates. If you're interested here is an example datasheet of an air to water heat pump (2018) (using Celsius here):

PUHZ-SHW112YAA Guaranteed operating range (outdoor): Heating: -28 to +21 Domestic hot water: -28 to +35

On page 108 you can find the actual co-efficient of performance (COP) for different outside temperatures and inside water heating temperatures. As an example: at -10 and an water temperature for heating at 25 you still get a COP of 3+ (which are the average low temperatures in Maine). That means that 100% electricity moves 300% of heat into your house.

The climate is harsher than -25C/-15F in the winter?
GP cited Netherlands. No way that's a typical temperature.