How many US homes could add heat pumps within today’s winter grid headroom, and how that could lower electric rates and emissions.
  • Greyghoster@aussie.zoneEnglish
    42·
    2 days ago

    Heat pumps are the most efficient way to heat or cool a house as well as year round hot water heating. Most people find it pays back within a few years especially if they have solar.

    • Atropos@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      2 days ago

      They are very efficient indeed! But we have the windows open for 75% of the year, closed for 10%, and only turn the HVAC on the the remaining 15%. It unfortunately does not pencil out for me. However, when my existing system kicks the bucket, you bet your ass I’m going all electric!

      • Greyghoster@aussie.zoneEnglish
        3·
        2 days ago

        Don’t forget the hot water. A big drain on electricity. Heat pumps are really cost effective for that, only beaten by solar collectors (if you have the roof space).