4 ms·
What that article doesn't address is the concurrent shift to electrify domestic heating. A worked analysis of the impacts can be found here: https://www.carbonc
by timthorn 2y ago
What that article doesn't address is the concurrent shift to electrify domestic heating. A worked analysis of the impacts can be found here:
https://www.carboncommentary.com/blog/2022/2/11/how-much-electricity-will-the-uk-need-as-it-switches-to-electric-heating-and-cars https://www.carboncommentary.com/blog/2022/2/11/how-much-ele...
- thebruce87m 2y agoIt will take a long, long time to move to heat pumps for heating the majority of homes. Last time I looked into it I would have to change all the pipes and radiators in my home. Same with my mums house. The savings would have to be massive to offset the disruption and cost.
- hnlmorg 2y agoNew houses are being built though. And at an alarming rate in some districts too
- thebruce87m 2y agoNew houses also have solar, which can offset some of their new load.
- hnlmorg 2y agoSure, but I don’t think it’s as common as you think. For example, none of the new houses in any of the new estates around me were built with solar panels.