Good morning everyone,
I wanted to ask what your house’s electricity consumption is at night when everything is quiet and sleeping, so what is running continuously?
We have a newly built house, moved in summer 2019. Our building services include underfloor heating (air-to-water heat pump), controlled mechanical ventilation (runs at full power 3 times a day for 2 hours each, then reduced), a photovoltaic system, and otherwise the usual nighttime appliances (phone charger plugged into USB outlet, e-bikes charging occasionally, 2 TVs on standby, Alexas on standby, etc.).
At night, we have a continuous consumption of about 232W (with ventilation running at reduced power and when the heat pump is not producing). I can see this in the app for the photovoltaic system. From 0:00 to 6:30 a.m. we consume about 2.8 kWh.
How about you?
Best regards
I wanted to ask what your house’s electricity consumption is at night when everything is quiet and sleeping, so what is running continuously?
We have a newly built house, moved in summer 2019. Our building services include underfloor heating (air-to-water heat pump), controlled mechanical ventilation (runs at full power 3 times a day for 2 hours each, then reduced), a photovoltaic system, and otherwise the usual nighttime appliances (phone charger plugged into USB outlet, e-bikes charging occasionally, 2 TVs on standby, Alexas on standby, etc.).
At night, we have a continuous consumption of about 232W (with ventilation running at reduced power and when the heat pump is not producing). I can see this in the app for the photovoltaic system. From 0:00 to 6:30 a.m. we consume about 2.8 kWh.
How about you?
Best regards
The energy consumption figures shown here are absolutely reasonable. Over the past 60 days, we have averaged around 12 kWh per day, and in December alone, about 15 kWh per day. This results in roughly 550–600€ per year in costs, with some additional savings from the photovoltaic system. The heated floor area is 218 m² (2,347 sq ft).
Schimi179115 Dec 2020 19:30kati1337 schrieb:
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But it’s pointless to compare these things against each other.
... That is definitely not my intention 🙂
I just thought there would have been a more noticeable improvement in this area, meaning a clear reduction in energy consumption, especially since houses are being insulated so thoroughly among other measures. Somehow, it feels like a few steps backward. I still remember when my father removed the old electric storage heaters (yes… they contained asbestos). Now, basically, complex technology is again used to heat with electricity. Cars are increasingly using electricity as well. That’s fine as long as the electricity is truly green and the overall environmental impact of the entire technology is positive. A lot of (home) technology means a higher chance of malfunctions and therefore costs. Maybe I’m thinking too generally here.
With photovoltaic systems, it will definitely become more cost-effective once the house is properly dry.
Schimi179115 Dec 2020 19:43Bookstar schrieb:
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I always say, if possible, go for gas. Heat pumps are very sensitive and otherwise massive electricity consumers.
...I would consider it immediately if it weren't for the CO2 tax starting in 2021![/QUOTE]Schimi179115 Dec 2020 19:57Schimi1791 schrieb:
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Cars are increasingly using it as well.
...The technology in cars is becoming more complex and therefore more prone to issues. The model before the previous one I own uses about 2 liters (0.5 gallons) less diesel per 100 km (62 miles). In return, driving has become more comfortable... THAT is technology!
A heat pump produces 3 units of free heat for every 4 units of electricity consumed. With night storage heaters, you pay for all 4 units. So, there is a significant, even huge, difference.
Electric cars are much more efficient in the city compared to combustion engines. However, they are absolutely unsuitable for winter conditions and highway driving.
Therefore, it depends on the intended use and the overall system.
Electric cars are much more efficient in the city compared to combustion engines. However, they are absolutely unsuitable for winter conditions and highway driving.
Therefore, it depends on the intended use and the overall system.
I have white windows both inside and outside, as well as a white facade. This choice is mainly for cost reasons. To avoid being targeted by the local anti-monotony crowd, I plan to paint green fake shutters around the windows. Somehow matching the color of our roof tiles. I don’t have a clear idea yet of how it will look, but I imagine it will be quite appealing.
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