Aug 24, 2024
I'm on record and get regular push back for it that electrification is the true climate wedge and envelope efficiency is mostly an economic factor for owners and leasers, not a climate wedge.
As one of the points I made in this piece shows, Jevons Paradox applies strongly to building heating and cooling. The 55,000 household study in the UK found gas use returned to pre-insulation use within four years at most, so zero climate savings, just increased comfort.
I'm focused on climate solutions. Efficiency without electrification doesn't rank.