Does under-floor heating have a place in low-energy houses?

Certainly. Hot-water under-floor heating functions at low and very low temperatures; as a result, it is a low-energy-consumption emitter. It is part of the French government's energy-efficiency certification program (CEE) : http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/bar_th_17.pdf

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