Those who keep complaining that wind turbines do not work when the winds are not blowing, just realized that oil does not work when the Hormuz Strait is not open.
@randahl people should be thinking induction cooking and EVs. That is electrify everything. Not that hard to duct down to IKEA pick up a hob.
#electricfyeverything
@Lats @randahl no, but many people will need to get a new 30 amp circuit installed to run it
@luciedigitalni @randahl the IKEA jobs are a single hot plate with a 10A power cord. Got one when there was a scheduling problem installing the final system. Worked really well for a cheap device.
@Lats @luciedigitalni @randahl
Cooking doesn't require alot of energy, unless you're trying to bake; induction wastes so little heat! Tho cooking uses so little gas the stove is my last (tho easy) target to replace. I really want a heat pump!

@Crissa @luciedigitalni @randahl if you want to the biggest saving, a heat pump for your hot water is the cheapest way to do it! They are even cost effective in sub zero temperatures.

When talking gas prices, the Australian experience is that there is this standing or connection charge in the bill that you pay regardless of the gas used. It means the best saving is when you convert all the gas appliances to electric.

@Lats @luciedigitalni @randahl
Connection fees aren't high in California but I'm on delivery so it doesn't matter - I'd have to get enough battery for four days in freezing weather which only happens once in a decade (but three times the last) so...

But yeah, I really want a heat pump water heater. Ours is a gas on-demand that has an extra port for recirculating so it could be augmented with another heat source!

@luciedigitalni @Lats @randahl

Not if they have a battery inside. Just any old outlet will do. You have outdated information.

https://copperhome.com/products/charlie

Charlie

@davemangot @Lats @randahl I'm not sure a $6000 oven is really what we're talking about here.
TILLREDA portable induction cooktop, 1 zone black

TILLREDA portable induction cooktop, 1 zone black This portable cooktop is perfect for smaller kitchens or wherever you need an extra cooking zone. It’s easy to move around and can be stowed away when not in use to free up counter space for other activities.

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