Knowing that this would likely put a strain on other resources such as water and create light pollution, I am not sure what effects this would have on the planet.
Knowing that this would likely put a strain on other resources such as water and create light pollution, I am not sure what effects this would have on the planet.
Hopefully, but how do you avoid a household running A/C, the dryer, washer, etc even some amount more that seems reasonable but on aggregate is a major burden? It would be ironic to me if magic free energy machines made water and freon more expensive.
offending households’ use could then be examined. if it is found to be excessive, reasonable limits could be placed. limits could be things like the household only gets 15 dryer cycles a month but can still use the washer without limit and hang dry.
if things are pooled, there will always be people who use less and people who use more. perhaps incentives could be given to those who use less water than average.
anecdotally: i know of people who have “free” (technically negative cost) energy (the energy companies approached them to install solar panels on their roofs to help put more energy into the grid). their use has not changed.