[Greenbuilding] Old Nuclear Power Plants? RE: Give Me Your Old, Your Tired, Your Stinky and Energy Inefficient...

[Paul Eldridge]

I agree, Richard, and as I've pointed out in a previous discussion, 
Hydro Quebec and N.B. Hydro's historic peaks have both occurred at 08h00 
in the morning, which is presumably when many of these tankless systems 
would be operational.

Time-of-use rates will be pretty much the new norm right across the 
board, and at that point off-peak water heating will be the most 
cost-effective solution for home owners.  Anyone installing a tankless 
water heater to save money could very well be in for a rude shock.

Regards,
Paul


>B.C. Hydro doesn't allow electric tankless. 80% of their hydro come
>from...hydro.
>
>"Note that the draw currently required by electric on-demand heaters
>exceeds the Electric Tariff; so tankless electric systems cannot be
>used by BC Hydro customers until the technology improves."
>
>The object of every electric utility (besides making money) should be
>to encourage averaging of demand over a 24 hour day with minimal
>seasonal fluctuation. We need a pricing paradigm that rewards
>averaging of consumption and penalties for peaks. No peaks, no
>peakers.