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> except heating How much of an impact did this actually make, though, since heating was probably the majority of your emissions to begin with? Solar may be s
by ericpauley 4y ago
> except heating
How much of an impact did this actually make, though, since heating was probably the majority of your emissions to begin with?
Solar may be sexy, but depending on your heat source you possibly could have done better by installing a heat pump on grid power.
- luckylion 4y agoReally depends on the insulation if you're in Western Europe close to the sea (making the winters less harsh). I live in a flat and the whole complex has been upgraded with modern insulation and modern windows about five years ago. I turn on the heat on a few days when I feel exceptionally cold, otherwise I don't and it still maintains 18-19° (being chubby helps, that's my comfort temperature). It's not because my neighbors are doing the heating for me -- I've talked to them, and they barely ever turn it up, either. Granted, that would change somewhat if we get a super harsh winter here, but otherwise: I consume much more electrical power than heating.