/diy/ - Do It Yourself

/diy/ I have a bit of a conundrum.

My girlfriend and I have been designing a new house for our family.

One of our main design staples is sustainability and green energy.

We plan an using primarily an outdoor wood stove along with a substantial solar water heater for our hot water, and this radiant heating.

We are also planning on starting a solar array on the roof, and expanding it yearly. Eventually we would like to reach 100% off the grid.

This brings my question. Obviously the highest energy usage devices are the water heater, stove, and clothes dryer.

Which would be the best choice? Use electric appliances, and spend a shit ton on my solar setup to support them?

Or use gas appliances, and use probably 300~ gallons a year?

I'm trying to find the best balance between practicality, cost, and lowest carbon footprint.

Any ideas?

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