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[โ€“] 18 points 1 year ago (6 children)

We will likely have AC installed at home before the next summer.

I don't like it, particularly because of the impact on climate and energy consumption, but with the prolonged heat nowadays, it's become nigh impossible to keep our home comfortable throughout most of the summer. :(

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  • [โ€“] 17 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I think the environmental impact can be limited:

    • Highest demand peaks correlate with highest solar panel output, which would be hard to use or store otherwise. Especially nice when private, local panels are available.
    • Some also work as a heat pump in reverse for highly efficient heating in winter.
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