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> I always thought that this seemed like a capital waste of energy, basically "heating" an unenclosed outdoor space. If we're on the topic of nations wasting e
by ChuckNorris89 5y ago
> I always thought that this seemed like a capital waste of energy, basically "heating" an unenclosed outdoor space.
If we're on the topic of nations wasting energy, let's talk about the US (no hate, just pointing out the facts).
I was shocked to see Las Vegas casinos on the strip keeping all the doors open while running the AC at full blast to have 22C in the middle of the desert, basically outdoor. Single pane windows in Miami that don't even close properly and have no outdoor blinds to not let all the sun heat in the house and instead vent it out via the AC, and a general level of poor building insulation that would be illegal in most of Europe. Plus, 4 way stop signs at many intersections causing vehicles to consume unnecessary fuel, tires and brake pads with the accompanying fine dust that comes with it.
It all seemed mad to me.
- bestouff 5y agoYou forgot people bringing their electrical heater because they find the AC in their office is too cold !
- treeman79 5y agoOften it can be too hot at one of duct work and to cold at another. Also some people run hot or cold. Of course then there’s the one job where the owner walked into department saw that everyone was wearing full winter jackets, mittens and scarves. Next day it was more reasonable.
- oliwarner 5y agoAnd Florida only generates 5% of its energy by renewable means (and much of that is burning biomass). You're right. It's madness. It's a strong argument for sustained high fuel prices. The world cannot carry on like this.