{"id":2829,"date":"2021-12-14T09:31:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/?p=2829"},"modified":"2024-09-30T17:23:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T17:23:05","slug":"time-to-kick-gas-and-clean-up-indoor-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/time-to-kick-gas-and-clean-up-indoor-air-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Time to &#8216;Kick Gas!&#8217; and Clean Up Indoor Air Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Market prices are rising fast for Natural Gas, because of international and domestic natural gas supply shortages, and because damaged infrastructure is not fully operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/natural-gas-prices-rise-meaning.jpg\" alt=\"Natural Gas prices doubled in 2021.  Could Natural Gas prices double again in 2022?  Prices on the left axis is in USD per MMBtu.\" class=\"wp-image-2868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/natural-gas-prices-rise-meaning.jpg 760w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/natural-gas-prices-rise-meaning-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Gas prices doubled in 2021. Could Natural Gas prices double again in 2022?  Prices spiked during the 2008 Financial Crisis.  Currently, there are multiple financial crises, on-going.  (Price on the left axis is in USD per MMBtu.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Makello recommends to take the following steps, for Optimal Cost Savings, lowest GHG emissions and Energy Independence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solar Power + Energy Storage + Plug-In Vehicle<\/strong> + <strong><span style=\"color:#028f5b\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Replace Natural Gas Appliances<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ultra-Efficient-Appliances-mashup-1-1024x106.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ultra-Efficient-Appliances-mashup-1-1024x106.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ultra-Efficient-Appliances-mashup-1-300x31.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ultra-Efficient-Appliances-mashup-1-768x79.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ultra-Efficient-Appliances-mashup-1.jpg 1151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Q: What makes solar power and energy storage payback even faster?  <br>A: Plug-In Vehicles and Energy Efficient Appliances, charged from solar or from a battery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/meet.makello.com\/#\/customer\/energyefficientappliances\">Learn More About Energy Efficient Appliances!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about 400% &#8211; 700% Efficient Heat Pump Water Heater, Heat Pump Dryer and Heat Pump Air-Conditioner \/ Heater appliances for your home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultra-Efficient-Appliances-Guide-72-dpi-MAKELLO.jpg\" alt=\"Ultra Eficient Appliances Guide\" class=\"wp-image-2443\" style=\"width:792px;height:636px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultra-Efficient-Appliances-Guide-72-dpi-MAKELLO.jpg 792w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultra-Efficient-Appliances-Guide-72-dpi-MAKELLO-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultra-Efficient-Appliances-Guide-72-dpi-MAKELLO-768x617.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Makello&#8217;s Energy Analysis uncovers ways to save money in avoided utility electric cost, and avoided solar power and battery costs.  Ultra efficient appliances that replace natural gas appliances, can clean up the Interior Air Quality and reduce risk in the home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultra-efficient appliances, timers and controls, payback fast with savings in supplies and avoided solar, battery and electric panel integration costs. Do you really have the time to research everything yourself? <strong>Let Makello do the homework for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/meet.makello.com\/#\/customer\/freeenergyanalysis\">Get a FREE 15-minute Energy Analysis<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Find out how Makello can help you.  2) Discuss your energy needs.  3) FREE Energy Savings Estimate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Outsmart the utility, by replacing natural gas appliances!<br>\u25a1 Avoid non-bypassable charges, taxes, fees and Minimum Bill penalties that would normally occur for months of overproduction.<br>\u25a1 Get a larger utility baseline allowance discount for electric Heat Pump Water Heating.<br>\u2022 Add and store Thermal Energy when utility rates are lowest and when solar production is in excess of loads.<br>\u2022 Cool \/ Dehumidify interior room(s).<br>\u2022 If adding more solar for HPWH, then during a utility blackout, with a battery there is extended autonomy.<br>\u25a1 Gain usable conditioned space in the home, currently valued at $700-$2,000\/sq ft in San Diego, when replacing a gas furnace and removing ductwork, in exchange for a heat pump air-conditioner\/heater.<br>\u25a1 Reduce air pollutants and carcinogens, indoors and around the house.<br>\u25a1 Reduce fire risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7iStLZ3SdS0&amp;list=PLrHVPFynJo11gFx6ldG38zDgJcQKd1d6f \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Makello-Welcome-Video-thumbnail-mobius-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Makello-Welcome-Video-thumbnail-mobius-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Makello-Welcome-Video-thumbnail-mobius-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Makello-Welcome-Video-thumbnail-mobius-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Makello-Welcome-Video-thumbnail-mobius-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Makello-Welcome-Video-thumbnail-mobius.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome to Makello!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iGXUFaBFEvU&amp;list=PLrHVPFynJo11g-uYfr_PEoC9qQZtERizi&amp;index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/money-from-heaven-YouTube-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2879\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Money from Heaven<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GyjjrxiWY3g&amp;list=PLrHVPFynJo11g-uYfr_PEoC9qQZtERizi&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Heat-pump-water-heater-YouTube-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2880\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get a heat pump water heater from Makello, today!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have installed solar power and have a Net Energy Metering agreement with the utility, you may soon discover that it is advantageous to schedule loads during peak sun hours. This is because the utility charges a &#8220;loan fee&#8221; for each kWh of power used from the utility that is later replaced with solar power. Utility Cost Savings is highest when consuming solar power as it is produced or storing it in a battery for consumption during peak utility rates, rather than sending it back to the utility for credit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25a0 Outsmart the utility, by replacing natural gas appliances!<br \/>\n\u25a1 Avoid non-bypassable charges, taxes, fees and Minimum Bill penalties that would normally occur for months of overproduction.<br \/>\n\u25a1 Get a larger utility baseline allowance discount for electric Heat Pump Water Heating.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add and store Thermal Energy when utility rates are lowest and when solar production is in excess of loads.<br \/>\n\u2022 Cool \/ Dehumidify interior room(s).<br \/>\n\u2022 If adding more solar for HPWH, then during a utility blackout, with a battery there is extended autonomy.<br \/>\n\u25a1 Gain usable conditioned space in the home, currently valued at $700-$2,000\/sq ft in San Diego, when replacing a gas furnace and removing ductwork, in exchange for a heat pump air-conditioner\/heater.<br \/>\n\u25a1 Reduce air pollutants and carcinogens, indoors and around the house.<br \/>\n\u25a1 Reduce fire risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2868,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[445,306,429,139],"tags":[442,311,444,450,447,427,446,448,437,449],"class_list":["post-2829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-appliances","category-energy-storage","category-natural-gas-propane","category-solar","tag-electric-water-heating","tag-energy-independence","tag-heat-pump","tag-heat-pump-air-conditioner","tag-heat-pump-dryer","tag-heat-pump-water-heater","tag-home-of-the-future","tag-induction-stove","tag-natural-gas","tag-solar-hybrid-air-conditioner"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2829"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2829\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3848,"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2829\/revisions\/3848"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/makello.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}