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It would be much cheaper to just have solar panel covers over the parking spaces. And that way the cars get some shade too as a bonus.
by letstryagain 12y ago
It would be much cheaper to just have solar panel covers over the parking spaces. And that way the cars get some shade too as a bonus.
- austinz 12y agoGiven how much some urban planners have denounced parking lots as being detrimental to cities, I wonder if there is potential for legislation to mandate that any new lot larger than a certain size must be equipped with some corresponding acreage of roof-mounted panels. It might force developers to think more carefully about building lots and mitigate the environmental impact of those that do get built. (Although, given the controversy that erupted when incandescent bulbs were banned, I don't see this proposal as being politically palatable.)
- Omniusaspirer 12y agoAre solar panels actually cost effective at this point? Any legislation forcing people to do non sensible things is bound to be met with resentment/unpalatable. The incandescent ban I just found odd personally. If you're going to legislate bulb choice then why aren't we all being forced to buy LED bulbs? Based on the manufacturer claims they're both the more energy and cost efficient choice. (however much stock you place in those claims..)