▲ 108 ▼ US apartment buildings have tipped toward heat pumps | The climate-friendly appliances are becoming the norm among American home builders. Here are the factors driving the shift. (www.canarymedia.com) submitted 20 hours ago by silence7@slrpnk.net [M] to c/climate@slrpnk.net 15 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] taiyang@lemmy.world 8 points 14 hours ago (1 child) Good, and I use one. It's mind boggling that anyone wouldn't use one? It uses so little energy that I don't even notice. My stupid always-on smart TV uses more power... permalink fedilink source hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 2 points 5 hours ago I wouldn't say I don't notice as it's most of my energy use. Monthly in summer we use 150-200kWh, in winter its 550-650. Heat pump does heating and hot water so the shower uses it too. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 2 points 5 hours ago I wouldn't say I don't notice as it's most of my energy use. Monthly in summer we use 150-200kWh, in winter its 550-650. Heat pump does heating and hot water so the shower uses it too. permalink fedilink source parent