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Remember when everyone said electric cars were just a rich person's toy?
I drove my cousin's used Nissan Leaf for a weekend in Denver last year and was shocked by how normal and affordable it felt, so what other climate tech have you all tried that actually surprised you?
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noahhall21d ago
People keep telling me their power bills went down after switching to a heat pump or induction, but I haven't seen anyone post the actual numbers. My buddy got a heat pump dryer and his electric bill jumped $40 a month, so your mileage may really vary depending on your house and local rates. Also worth noting that "after rebates" usually means you're still dropping a few grand upfront, and not everyone has that cash sitting around. I'm not saying it's all hype, just that a few good stories don't mean every installation goes that smoothly. Take those savings claims with a big grain of salt until you've crunched your own numbers.
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the_lucas1mo ago
My neighbor got a heat pump water heater installed for like $1500 after rebates last fall. I was over there during a cold snap and the thing was putting out way more hot water than I expected, and his power bill actually went down. Totally changed my mind about that tech being too new or fussy.
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