>> Ultimately the biggest wins are when big appliances and heating/cooling respond to self-production
I think the parent post is pointing out that just measuring usage has limited value. The real value is when you are generating your own alternative.
Then simple changes, that you barely notice, can have z big impact.
Some are obvious, hot water, laundry, dishwasher, pool pump, etc.
Between things like cooking can come into play. Lots of dishes can be prepared in advance, and consumed later. An air-fryer uses less electricity than my oven (and despite the name functions in the same way as an oven).
I think the parent post is pointing out that just measuring usage has limited value. The real value is when you are generating your own alternative. Then simple changes, that you barely notice, can have z big impact.
Some are obvious, hot water, laundry, dishwasher, pool pump, etc.
Between things like cooking can come into play. Lots of dishes can be prepared in advance, and consumed later. An air-fryer uses less electricity than my oven (and despite the name functions in the same way as an oven).