Should I Ditch My Gas Appliances? They’re a big source of greenhouse gases. Here’s what to think about if you’re considering switching to electric.

Submitted ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨silence7@slrpnk.net⁩ to ⁨nyt_gift_articles@sopuli.xyz⁩

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/climate/replace-gas-appliances-electric.html?unlocked_article_code=1.904.hkFX.AqGSilPl1XZl

cross-posted from: slrpnk.net/post/20498531

The financial part of the article is why we’re seeing extensive adoption in rural locations, where people depend on propane, but not in urban areas which are hooked up to the methane distribution system. Getting universal adoption is going to require making electricity cheap and providing support for the appliance switch itself.

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nesc@lemmy.cafe ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
Unless you are very priveleged (as in your electricity needs are met by your own generation completely and you have backup generation as well) you should not, it would bite you in the ass when bad weather or something way less cool will destroy your centralised power lines and/or power plant.

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- Wahots@pawb.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  One worry are earthquakes, which can sever or crack gas lines.
  
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  - nesc@lemmy.cafe ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
    Earthquakes is a worry but you can switch your stove to gas cylinder in less than 20 minutes, and they store for 2-3 years.
    
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