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Up here in Alaska, heating your house with electricity would be asinine if you have any other option.

• jacquesm 4y ago
  In time places like Alaska may well depopulate.
  • jcadam 4y ago
    More space for me.
• Aeolun 4y ago
  I think that’s only because it’s more expensive. Whether you heat with electricity or with gas/petrol you still need the same amount of energy.
  • jcadam 4y ago
    > I think that’s only because it’s more expensive. Well, sure it is - and that doesn't look to be changing any time soon.
  • lutorm 4y ago
    Not if you use heat pumps...
• Symbiote 4y ago
  Heat pumps are becoming widespread in Scandinavia, especially Norway — even though Norway is rich in fossil fuels. Alaska is colder, but: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/heat-pumps-alaska-oil-energy-prices https://www.wired.co.uk/article/heat-pumps-alaska-oil-energy...