[minitoar]

I mean...an extra 50 watts maybe? Not great but doesn’t seem like a huge deal.

[zlsa]

How hot does a 50-watt incandescent lightbulb get? That's what an extra 50 watts of wasted power will feel like.

[minitoar]

My house is cold, the extra heat is welcome here. I only have electric heat.

[IfOnlyYouKnew]

Unless you live in the tropics, electric heat is borderline unconscionable with regards to climate change.

[azinman2]

Why is that? Your electricity might be from renewable resources. Or a non-renewable that is more efficient in total than using gas directly.

[minitoar]

My choices are grid, solar, propane. I only use propane as emergency power backup.

[minitoar]

I use solar power. Also, in nearby San Jose, California, they have banned NG in all new construction except commercial or multi family residences taller than 3 stories.

[marmaduke]

what's the conscionable alternative?

[minitoar]

Wear a sweater.