Should I Ditch My Gas Appliances?
www.nytimes.com
They’re a big source of greenhouse gases. Here’s what to think about if you’re considering switching to electric.

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/20498531

The financial part of the article is why we’re seeing extensive adoption in rural locations, where people depend on propane, but not in urban areas which are hooked up to the methane distribution system. Getting universal adoption is going to require making electricity cheap and providing support for the appliance switch itself.

  • silence7@slrpnk.netOP
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    15 days ago

    Yeah, the kitchen appliances carry the emotional appeal and direct personal risk from pollution, but the big fuel consumption is actually hot water heating and space heating. Changing those tends to be where the financial decision is.