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As the article points out, only some 9% of domestic energy goes towards heating water for showers and baths. Instead of trying to force yourself to do cold show
by stefan_ 4y ago
As the article points out, only some 9% of domestic energy goes towards heating water for showers and baths. Instead of trying to force yourself to do cold showers, you could save much more just turning down the thermostat.
- Tade0 4y agoExactly. Space heating is the most energy-intensive an expensive item on the list of things you can save on in a detached house - especially that you only really need the heat to be where you are.
- fomine3 4y agoIt heavily depends how they use bath, and how cold. In Japan, 25-40% (vary depending on research) of energy at home is used for heating water because people prefer bathing. Heating water is expensive.
- socialismisok 4y agoJapanese houses are more likely to be cooler but have local sources of heat, from what I understand. For example a kotatsu is a warm space. Heating locally is such an interesting idea to me.
- fomine3 4y agoThe local heating "idea" is now low valued because moving between cold and hot area isn't good for health (called "heat shock"). It is recommended to make house insulated well and heat all rooms, for new houses. https://japantoday.com/category/national/agency-issues-warning-about-heat-shock-danger-from-hot-baths https://japantoday.com/category/national/agency-issues-warni...
- socialismisok 4y agoFascinating!