alt Hacker NewsA heat pump would arguably be more efficient for society (can provide 4x heat for 1x energy), but if you make enough money on the mined monero I guess it might be rational.
Would be curious if the marginal savings from a heat pump would allow you to buy more monero than you mine with this energy.
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The only heatpumps in my house are airconditioner[†] and waterheater (mild winter climate doesn't justify replacing HVAC — but if/when it dies, I'll put in a modern minisplit) [ƒ].
[†] It's an older model, without reversing valve (circa early-2000s).
[ƒ] ...and refrigerator (thanks /u/twic)
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>if the marginal savings from a heat pump would allow you to buy more monero than you mine with this energy.
In a colder climate, DEFINITELY (to a point: see /u/nerdsniper's great point, below).
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I replaced a 300W "toe heater" with this rig; by directing heat to only wear its needed (i.e. muh'toes), I can heat the entire house less (whether resistive or heatpump).
Wearing a woollen jersey would be even more efficient for society.