Mastodawn

Sadly this seems to be a lot of waffle. Surely there are some concrete proposals they could share.
And I do hope the grid is going to get the investment to enable consumers to fill batteries off peak.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-to-save-in-biggest-home-upgrade-plan-in-british-history

#renewables
#pv
#solar
#EnergyStorage
#energy_storage
#heatPumps
#heat_pumps

Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Government launches Warm Homes Plan to upgrade the nation's homes, help families cut their energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty.

GOV.UK

Hacker News Jul 17, 2024

New Technology Could Reduce the Amount of Energy for Air Conditioning
https://www.wired.com/story/cutting-edge-technology-could-massively-reduce-the-amount-of-energy-used-for-air-conditioning/
#ycombinator #science #cooling #extreme_heat #heat_pumps #climate_change #environment #energy

Cutting-Edge Technology Could Massively Reduce the Amount of Energy Used for Air Conditioning

Roughly 10 percent of the world’s energy is used for cooling, with much of the necessary electricity generated by fossil fuels. Companies need to make AC much more efficient—as soon as possible.

WIRED

Hacker News Jul 4, 2024

The hunt for the most efficient heat pump in the world
https://www.wired.com/story/heat-pump-maximum-efficiency/
#ycombinator #science #energy #heat_pumps #electricity

The Hunt for the Most Efficient Heat Pump in the World

A new generation of engineers has realized they can push heat pumps to the limit, but just how much heat you can extract depends on your setup.

WIRED

Hacker News May 6, 2024

The One Thing That's Holding Back the Heat Pump
https://www.wired.com/story/heat-pump-worker-shortage/
#ycombinator #science #climate_change #environment #housing #energy #heat_pumps

Hacker News Nov 14, 2023

Electric heat to cost 77 percent more than natural gas, federal agency says
https://denvergazette.com/news/business/federal-agency-predicts-a-77-jump-in-electric-heating-costs/article_3a39bdae-803c-11ee-9763-6babdd47599f.html
#ycombinator #robert_bryce #heat_pumps #energy #grid_failure #electrification

Electric heat to cost 77 percent more than natural gas, federal agency says

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) says the winter fuels outlook for 2023 and 2024 indicates that nationally, the average US homeowner who uses electricity to heat their home will pay about $462 more this winter, or 77% more than the ones who use natural gas.

Denver Gazette

Wonkette Headline Bot Feb 8, 2023

8 Secrets Of People Whose Houses Smell Amazing! Tabs, Wed., Feb. 8, 2023 https://www.wonkette.com/8-secrets-of-people-whose-houses-smell-amazing-tabs-wed-feb-8-2023

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8 Secrets Of People Whose Houses Smell Amazing! Tabs, Wed., Feb. 8, 2023

You're telling me litter boxes and diaper pails smell *bad*? Morning news roundup!

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