Steam has proven extremely effective at providing controlled, consistent heat to distribute throughout a building without the need for pumps. In fact, the heating effectiveness of steam still makes it a staple heat source after more than a century.
Over the past 50 years, however, the use of steam for providing regular comfort (space) heating has declined, as many businesses employ newer technologies. Historically, steam has been a powerful resource for space heating in homes and commercial buildings. Yet, specific industries and applications such as dairy production and scientific laboratories are increasing the demand for steam heating.