Is it worth having a gas connection for self build house?

[joth]

2 hours ago, nod said:

The problem that you have with switching to HPs Is in most homes the the running costs are considerably more than gas and are better suited to UFH 

 

Isn't this topic about a new build self build where UFH can be installed and running costs will be much lower. I really can't see how debating hydrogen in some far off future is a useful thing to consider when building a brand new house at this point in time

[nod]

5 minutes ago, joth said:

Isn't this topic about a new build self build where UFH can be installed and running costs will be much lower. I really can't see how debating hydrogen in some far off future is a useful thing to consider when building a brand new house at this point in time

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[Ed_]

Regarding gas cookers, the evidence shows that having a gas cooker is detrimental to your health, due to the emissions.

If, like many here, you are aiming for an airtight house with MVHR then the recommendation seems to be to have a recirculating hood.

I think the combination of the 2 would be bad news.

[SteamyTea]

8 hours ago, nod said:

government needs to be honest

Or the installers.

[JohnMo]

6 hours ago, LnP said:

Dunkelflauten

Are you German? Or just like using fancy words? So have to look then up.

[Temp]

We wanted a gas hob but there is no mains gas in the village so we opted for a pair of 47kg LPG cylinders. These work very well with a cylinder lasting at least 18 months when we had kids to feed. Now they have left home probably 2 years? Can't remember when we last had to change one.

 

They would probably be too expensive per kWH for heating but the absolute cost for running the hob is OK.

[Oz07]

Where I am in The country a gas connection is about 300 quid for newbuild. It's literally the cheapest service to bring on site. God knows why seems to be subsidised by govt. You'd think water was more important?!

 

It's a no brainer for me I'd get gas every time. As for standing charge that isn't the case. Of you don't have a gas meter you won't be paying a standing charge. Isn't gas the cheapest energy per khw for a standard punter? Also cooking on gas is something I prefer but haven't tried induction tbf.