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[-] DerisionConsulting@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 months ago

Our power in Sask is dirty enough that burning gas in the home is better for the environment than using electricity for water tanks. 500% heat pumps would be better in theory, but they're not good enough for our winters yet, and the financial costs still aren't in their favour.

https://saskpower.com/our-power-future/our-electricity/electrical-system/where-your-power-comes-from

29% of the power being generated is coal as I type this comment.

this post was submitted on 23 Jun 2024
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