EcoRenovator - View Single Post - The reports of oil's EROEI have been greatly exaggerated.

Xringer · 02-29-12, 06:19 PM

"Once we use those fuels , that gap widens because electricity has a higher efficiency of use than petrochemicals for most applications. "

That's very true when I compare heating this house with oil (@ $4 per gallon),
with electrically heating, using ASHPs.

Costing us $100 per month, instead of $400+ a month..

I want to stop using oil completely. Even get rid of it as back-up heat, if possible.
Not because I'm a tree-hugger, but because of the rising cost of oil..

I think there are a lot of other better uses for oil, besides burning it to keep warm..

02-29-12, 06:19 PM	#5
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	"Once we use those fuels , that gap widens because electricity has a higher efficiency of use than petrochemicals for most applications. " That's very true when I compare heating this house with oil (@ $4 per gallon), with electrically heating, using ASHPs. Costing us $100 per month, instead of $400+ a month.. I want to stop using oil completely. Even get rid of it as back-up heat, if possible. Not because I'm a tree-hugger, but because of the rising cost of oil.. I think there are a lot of other better uses for oil, besides burning it to keep warm.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..