@mateosfo Seconded—I’ve spent $40k on new HPWH and HP as HVAC system replacements. IRA tax credits are nice, but less than 10% of capital costs.
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Eric Gibbs
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Eric Gibbs
@ericwgibbs
Trying to prevent a climate catastrophe | formerly @CLASPappliances & @NRECAintl | ❤️ @gangulis | proud Dad | big Celtics ☘️fan | vinyl collector | My views
Katılım Mayıs 2012
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So, speaking from direct personal experience I can tell you: It will already be nearly impossible to electrify existing housing stock. Most people can not afford this stuff.
We should be doing everything we can to make it faster, cheaper, and easier. NIMBY cities do opposite.
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At some point, climate movement will be forced to confront reality that true opponents of “electricity everything” are not Republicans but rather, self-appointed guardians of “architectural beauty” who think it’s good that only 5% of Americans can afford efficiency upgrades.
John Blatchford@JohnJBlatchford
- wood windows can (also) be insulated, double paned, and/or include storms. they can be brand new, custom, include ~all the features of a new window except their frame is wood. They can be repaired, restored, and used ~indefinitely. They may or may not contain inert gas. At the end of their life, they're biodegradable. - the properties you show probably average $3M? in value. I think $10k more on windows will be OK. - it's because of radical preservation for the past 60 years these neighborhoods are so pleasant/desirable (absent crime) to begin with - the SF standards allow for non-wood windows, though maybe not in practice: "...some manufacturers have recently begun producing better quality aluminum windows that come in a variety of colors and profiles. From a distance these windows can appear similar to wood painted windows. If proposed, these windows will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis." I personally don't think it makes sense to require *wood* windows. But, yes, new windows should match the historic character of historic neighborhoods. It's the whole point.
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@JigarShahDC Thanks to the REA, and rural electric cooperatives—consumer owned distribution utilities that are still delivering reliable electricity to 40 million Americans many decades later @NRECANews
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@EmberClimate Just subscribed—love the research and analysis that you’re putting out
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Efficient appliances for the win! In the EU and everywhere
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NEW 📰 | Energy-saving appliances are the silent money makers in our homes! Our study shows #EUEcodesign helps consumers save hundreds of euros on their energy bills every year, while contributing to EU climate and sustainability goals. More: beuc.eu/press-releases… Highlights🧵
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Hey #energytwitter I’m replacing my HVAC with 3 ton heat pump and 3 local contractors gave me 3 options: Mitsubishi, Amer Std, and Trane. Costs are somewhat comparable—any preference on brand for quality, reliability? @energysmartwv @curious_founder @JohnSemmelhack
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@robbieorvis And an induction cooktop is oh, about $25k cheaper than the HVAC system replacements with heat pumps 😂 that we’re doing
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@ericwgibbs That’s what we’ll do when our gas range kicks. Some of the performance stats are wild, like boiling a pot of water in 2 minutes.
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If you have a gas stove/range in your kitchen (as I currently do), you MUST use the vent hood when you cook. The science is shocking on how important this is and how few people 1) have outdoor ventilating hoods and 2) actually use them when cooking. Important for PM and also NO2
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@TheVelvetVoyce One of my favorite musicians of any genre—unmistakable tone and impeccable timing
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Born on this day in Indianapolis, IN....its the centennial of "Mr Thumbs," who many consider one of the greatest Jazz guitarists of all time:
Happy Heavenly 100th birthday to Wes Montgomery.
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Has anyone tried capturing the energy of a 3 year old and converting it to electricity? Seems promising.
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@nicmartinezva It’s a treasure for those of us who live in the DC metro area and want to quickly get outside and into the woods
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I don’t know if a lot of people know how massive Rock Creek Park really is
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@scantronjames Rock Creek Park is 1754 acres
Central Park in NYC is 843 acres
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@rewiringamerica @climate @NatBullard The REA was one of the most successful programs of the 20th century and changed the country. The consumer/member non profit cooperative business model is what made it possible—urban utilities had no interest in electrifying America’s farms in the 1930s and 1940s
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We know electrifying everything will be a big undertaking. But the U.S. has done big, bold electrification projects before.
Case in point: The federal government brought electricity to 80% of U.S. farms in less than 15 years. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… @climate @NatBullard
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@TheVelvetVoyce Oh hell yeah! Since Stolen Moments Red Hot & Cool 😎
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Good morning tweeps!
Any fans of "Incognito" out there?
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Hey Virginians, are you a fan of convertibles? Thank eight senators for keeping that clean air blowing through your hair. Oh, and also for saving us $$$ and preventing thousands of asthma attacks, ER visits, and deaths. See:
richmond.com/opinion/column…
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@jazyjef Traveled down from Fortaleza for a weekend—stayed for a week 😂
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@jazyjef I loved in Fortaleza for a summer 25 years ago—initially didn’t like forro but it grew on me!
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