Mike4 wrote:richfool wrote:Mike4 wrote:
Most flats are electric already. Bt for those with gas heating, switching to an electric combi is cheap and easy. The problem if any, is the reduction in hot water performance of electric combis performance combined with nose-bleed day-to-day running costs.
What government scheme is this then you mention? For converting heating to electric?
But as I see it, rightly or wrongly, currently gas is cheaper than electricity. I can't access cheap electricity by having solar panels. Our radiator system is already installed. So I don't have to pay for installing electric radiators or an electric water heater, nor a hot water tank if using an Economy 7 type tariff. As I understand it, the more recently mentioned heat pump systems (Government initiative) wouldn't work without access to the ground; and the freeholder or indeed us flat owners wouldn't be too keen on any monstrosities sticking through the walls and maybe whirring all night long(?).
Yes but what government initiative is this you mention?
All I can think of is their kite flying in the media telling us gas will be banned in new homes at some point in the future. Hardly a "government scheme" or "heat pump initiative".
I wasn't seeking to identify or debate specific Government Green initiatives, solar subsidies or whatever, (many of which are bandied about in the news), but simply to reflect/act upon the general movement towards green energy and the reduced use of "dirty" fuels, and identify what action I should be thinking of, if I wish to do my bit or anticipate events..
When I read articles in the media and on social media, including on this forum, it leaves me feeling that perhaps I should be ripping out my radiators and gas combi-boiler and installing some sort of all electric system using heat pumps, solar panels or perhaps windmills coming soon (Government's talk about wind power), some of which could be difficult and/or costly as I live in a well insulated mid floor flat.! (some or much of which could prove to be counter-productive or more costly based on current gas and electric tariffs).