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This! Especially climate tech. One idea I've been noodling around with is a package of components for low income housing. Specifically, a low-cost easily repair
by rickydroll 2y ago
This! Especially climate tech. One idea I've been noodling around with is a package of components for low income housing. Specifically, a low-cost easily repairable inductive stove to replace gas stoves. A window mount heat pump to replace steam or standalone gas heaters and, balcony solar plus battery. Note the battery would probably be built into the induction stove to handle the extra current induction stoves need one running full tilt.
I've spoken with a few municipal managers of low-income housing, and they love the idea. Then they say, we could probably get it approved in 2 to 3 years.
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I know this is practical because New York State had a design competition and has two window mount heat pumps that run off of 110. They are expensive ($2000), but I expect that price will drop with volume and when Chinese manufacturers say, "Oh that's a wonderful idea, let's steal it"
Induction hot plates are available today for $50-$70 retail. I think they are fairly primitive as cook temperature is controlled by pulsing the induction magnet. I have one in my kitchen, and when I'm making a one-pot meal, I use it in preference to my gas stove, especially in summertime heat.
Balcony Solar exists, and there are approved inverters with safety cut off if the line goes dark. These inverters let you plug your system directly into your wall outlet without any worries about giving a lineman a nasty surprise.
The pieces are there,