Mani1989@mastodon.socialtoBrussels@fedia.io•[answered] Electricity prices are more than double gas prices in Belgium (so why are Belgians running electric ovens?)
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6 months ago@ciferecaNinjo@fedia.io @askfedi@a.gup.pe Well if you run a heat pump you have to consider the conversion factor (depending on weather/climate and model somewhat around 2.5) So if gas prices are double the electricity prices per kWh it is still cheaper to heat with the heat pump
@ciferecaNinjo@fedia.io @askfedi@a.gup.pe Ah, you talk about kitchen ovens, well that’s an easy one, not everyone has a gas line to his/her house (additionally it can’t explode or suffocate you 😉), basically it is just a lot easier to install (therefore cheaper) and less dangerous