wrong aow.Electric Heat is 100% energy efficient. all the incoming electric energy is converted to heat. All resistive heaters do exactly the same thing with the electric energy they use: convert it all to heat. They only differ in the way they distribute it into the house. For his application the base board heat is his best option. Yes i agree on the fact you have to watch your wattage, not soley the length. Most are very close unless your buying from marcs or odd lots.