Just realized the push for all-electric homes ignores rural realities
I live in a remote area where switching to all-electric heating is being pushed as the green solution. But when I looked into it, the grid here relies on coal power, so my heat pump would just shift emissions elsewhere. Plus, the upfront cost is huge, and many neighbors can't afford it. Everyone online says going electric is the only way, but what about places where renewable energy isn't ready yet? I had to choose between installing a propane system that's more efficient for now or waiting for grid upgrades that might never come. Isn't it unfair to expect rural communities to bear the brunt of these changes without support? I went with propane, feeling guilty but practical. Sometimes, climate action needs to consider local contexts, not just blanket rules.