On 2007-01-18 20:24:15 +0000, Tony Bryer said:

On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:32:12 +0000 wrote :
IMHO the energy saved is over stated, in the UK for at least 6
months of the year the energy "wasted" goes towards heating
the house, okay its expensive but not totaly wasted.

True, but more of concern now (as far as Building Regs etc is
concerned) is that in most cases you are displacing a lower CO2 fuel
(gas) with a higher CO2 one (electricity).


OK, understandable point although this doesn't have to be the case.

Even so, one wonders why there is not similar regulatory discouragement
in terms of provision for electric space heating and cooking in new
houses if there are alternatives available at a site.

Either one of those would make a far bigger difference.