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I moved to a house with a solar system in October. I now make a point to run the dishwasher and dryer during day time hours. And avoid using the dryer on cloudy
by anthomtb 3y ago
I moved to a house with a solar system in October. I now make a point to run the dishwasher and dryer during day time hours. And avoid using the dryer on cloudy days.
It doesn't really matter when I run these appliances. Between fixed rate electricity and net metering, the cost will be the same even if they run at night. But I get weird satisfaction knowing that the sun is providing the power.
- guerby 3y agoAnd don't forget the ultimate flexible load: electric vehicles. In 2023 near half of my (relatively well insulated all electric home) energy use was charging my EV at home.
- anthomtb 3y agoThat's in the game plan for 2024, no question. My new home came at the cost of doubling my commute distance. An EV charged by my own rooftop would be better for both the planet and my own bottom line. Edit: Any chance you're in the US? If so, what EV are you driving?
- guerby 3y agoI'm in the south of France, owning a Tesla Model 3 since 2019 now with 104k km on the odometer (152 Wh/km average). Before that it was a Renault Twingo v1 2006 model.