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I would prefer that we consider power efficient housing first. Use more insulation and less energy to keep comfortable temperatures inside never-mind if it's to
by vincnetas 4y ago
I would prefer that we consider power efficient housing first. Use more insulation and less energy to keep comfortable temperatures inside never-mind if it's too cold or too hot outside.
- QuarterReptile 4y agoAt least in the US, this could be helped by getting rid of SFH zoning so that buildings would occasionally replaced rather than continually remodeled in ways that mostly dress up the underlying building.
- nradov 4y agoModern building codes in most developed countries already require good power efficiency in terms of insulation and climate control systems. However, we have a huge stock of less efficient buildings that will take decades to replace or update. Stricter building codes and other mandates to improve efficiency will also increase housing costs at a time when many people are struggling to afford a home at all. Efficiency pays back in the long term but the capital expenses are painful in the short term.