> I seriously think that about 3/4 of Europeans could get by without any heating for about 3/4 of winter time. The temperatures in UK are stable during the day

> I seriously think that about 3/4 of Europeans could get by without any heating for about 3/4 of winter time. The temperatures in UK are stable during the day due to sea climate. In Central Europe we get +/- 10 degrees during the day. This is completely different story from temperature comfort/security perspective. That's why we overinsulate and overheat our houses and why we tend to have higher temperatures inside then Brits. My Italian friend laughed that he immediately recognized Poles in Italy because in August they had blanklets and sweaters at hand. We just always expect temperatures to drop suddenly by 10 degrees. Even on British Airways planes temperatures are lower then on other airlines...