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piscatator t1_j7awjgo wrote

Cost avoidance vs. cost savings explained.

Avoided cost refers to a cost that is not present now, but which is certainly coming in the future. So for example if I maintain my homes heating and cooling systems with regular maintenance it will last longer and I will avoid the cost of replacing the system early but not entirely.

Cost savings like the work Vermont Efficiency does means the home that uses 1000kwh to heat it every month now only uses 750kwh to create the same amount of heat. This equates to real dollars saved that can be spent elsewhere or put in the bank.

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procrastinatorsuprem t1_j7a5gb9 wrote

I love my little space heaters. My furnace couldn't keep up but a little space heater in my living room and one in the kitchen kept us toasty.

Later this evening, my house felt too warm. I turned the heat back to 68 from 71. I guess my system could keep up tonight better than last night and this morning.

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