Energy is comparatively cheap in the US. As an example, average natural gas prices for consumers have recently gone up to around 0.3€/m³ [0]. In one of the chea

Energy is comparatively cheap in the US. As an example, average natural gas prices for consumers have recently gone up to around 0.3€/m³ [0]. In one of the cheapest places in Europe, the Netherlands, itself a large natural gas supplier, it is about .79€/m³[1]. This does not encourage a culture of energy savings. Relevant experience just is not as deeply ingrained. Yet, if I may hope so. Some examples, just concerning windows, unfortunately without references: - One can still buy and legally install single pane windows in most of the US. - A significant share of new windows in the US apparently still are double pane. - New windows in the US are still often filled with air instead of specialised gases. - Multi-chambered pvc windows are still being marketed as a tech innovation in some places in the US, while these are bog standard bottom line products even in the Baltic states. - Try and ask your average window installer about air tightness seals and blower door tests. [0] https://www.eia.gov/dnav/ng/ng_pri_sum_a_EPG0_PRS_DMcf_m.htm https://www.eia.gov/dnav/ng/ng_pri_sum_a_EPG0_PRS_DMcf_m.htm [1] https://www.milieucentraal.nl/energie-besparen/inzicht-in-je-energierekening/energierekening/ https://www.milieucentraal.nl/energie-besparen/inzicht-in-je...