November electric heating £costs and kWhs analysed - significant improvement in ....

The speaker analyzes November's electricity usage for heating, finding a significant reduction in log burner use and a surprising consistency in overall electric heating costs compared to the previous year, despite a perceived increase in usage. Notably, the data suggests that maintaining a consistent indoor temperature, rather than overheating individual rooms, leads to lower energy consumption.

Dehumidifier Usage

• 00:00:06 The dehumidifier in the bedroom uses a consistent 6 kilowatt-hours monthly, effectively managing humidity without excessive heating. This provides a stable and energy-efficient approach to combatting dampness in a room with limited heating use.

Guest Room Heating

• 00:04:01 The guest room and bathroom used less electricity for heating in November compared to last year, likely due to fewer guests. The speaker uses a combination of portable radiators and infrared panel heaters, illustrating an effective, low-energy approach for heating guest rooms.

Cloakroom Heating

• 00:04:46 The cloakroom's heating system was optimized, halving the energy consumption compared to the previous year. This was achieved by fine-tuning the automation of an infrared panel, which supplements a small immersion radiator, maintaining a consistent temperature and avoiding overheating.

Ensuite Heating

• 00:07:51 The ensuite's heating costs remained consistent with last November, using 26 kilowatt-hours. This contrasts with the cloakroom, which was on for longer periods, highlighting the benefits of targeted heating for specific use times to reduce overall energy consumption.

Air-to-Water Heat Pump

• 00:10:25 The air-to-water heat pump, which heats the main living areas and hallways, consumed slightly less energy in November compared to the previous year. The speaker has become more comfortable leaving the heat on throughout the day, indicating a shift in usage patterns and preference, resulting in a small energy saving.

Log Burner Use

• 00:12:18 The log burner's use was significantly reduced in November compared to the previous year, from 124 logs to just 10. The speaker attributes this to increased comfort and confidence using the electric heating system with a home battery, reducing reliance on the wood burner for supplemental heating.