Great information. My house has solar but still has gas for the water heater and stove/oven. We use so little gas that our typical bill of $50 is broken down into $2 for the actual gas used, and $48 for the service and fees. I'll definitely be looking into moving to fully electric in the future. I just need more time to figure out if the cost is worth it and we're actually intending to live here for a very long time.
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This is a good basic starter, but there's so much more that can be done for efficiency and further reducing your impact while owning a house. These are a few off the top of my head:
- Installing high efficiency windows and doors
- Keep/add the mud room
- Add better insulation
- If you're in the middle of a remodel, check for water distribution efficiency
- Grow a small hydroponic garden for your most commonly eaten veggies
- They're currently pretty rare, but adding a recycling water shower
- Battery assisted fridges and stoves (there's a healthy dose of nuance between this and home battery backups)
- Form a community microgrid