Adelina Sederman is a clean energy intern and explores other ways to install electric appliances and amenities in your house and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The majority of energy used in our homes is for space heating and cooling. Water heating follows, followed by lighting/appliances. America is trying to replace dirty energy with clean sources, but one problem we face as a nation is that the systems that provide essential home needs like space heating and water heating are often powered by polluting petroleum and gas. In previous blogs, I have discussed how to power those functions using clean energy. You can find out more about the technologies here. Space heating, water heatingAnd Electric cookingThis series has previously published posts.
I will be exploring other elements of daily life that use energy and are often powered by polluting energy sources in this blog. Many of these domestic amenities can be powered by electric alternatives. All kinds of efficient and cutting-edge technologies are available to convert our fossil fuel-driven homes to clean-energy homes.
Clean Energy Washing & Drying
Many clothes dryers use fossil fuels. Hang drying clothes is a great way to save energy. You can also convert your home appliance to an electricity dryer. Standard options for electric replacement include Electric dryers and heat pump dryersBoth of these devices are more efficient and better for indoor air quality that fossil fuel-powered ones and, in the case heat pump dryers, don’t even need a vent outside.
Hot tubs & heated swimming pools
The heating of hot tubs and heated swimming pools is another major energy consumer. They need to be maintained at a controlled temperature. They are heated with oil or gas, but there is a growing market for renewable heating. Heat pump and electric heaters are available. PoolsAnd Hot tubsThese heaters are much smaller than fossil fuel-powered heaters and are easy to install. To be comfortable in hot and humid climates such as Florida, hot tubs and pools need heating systems.
Grills & Smokers
Cooking food is my favorite part. I love the smells that fill our porches and kitchens when we grill. With some friends, I explored many Southern dishes while living off campus last fall.
An electric grill is a great alternative to charcoal or gas cooking. It allows you to make delicious food for your loved ones, but without the pollution.
Grills made from charcoal or gas can be used to grill meats. carcinogensThese can pollute the air and get into your food. Electric grills heat by electricity, which is a fuel that can be sourced from renewable energy such as wind and solar. It produces neither fumes nor smoke.
Electric grilling offers many conveniences, in addition to its health and environmental benefits. You can use electric grills indoors, for example. An electric grill can be used to make slow-smoked pulled porc. aluminum foil It can be used on electric grills safely.
Wood stoves and fireplaces
Indoor fireplaces are another popular feature that pollutes homes. While I enjoy sitting by my Grammas fireplace in winter, burning wood poses a health risk due to the combustion reaction. Clotting and inflammationIn the heart and lungs.
An efficient Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning system, especially one powered by an electrical supply, is essential. Heat pumpElectric fireplaces are a great alternative to traditional fireplaces.Low pricesWhile still retaining the warmth of a gas or traditional fireplace, it offers an alternative.
We collectively will have the greatest impact on a future powered 100% by renewable energy if energy waste is reduced, clean energy is created, and energy-using technology is installed in our lives to generate that energy. It is time to think about the steps we will take in order to electrify our homes and end the pollution caused by dirty energy.
