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Re:Improving air conditioner efficiency could reduce worldwi... by toomuchtodo on Thursday July 13, 2017 @07:26PM (#14766167)
For sure, but I can't get insurance (hurricane or otherwise) on a home built to 1000 year previous standards. Do I care if the house can't cool itself naturally? I don't; I can't get a mortgage on it because I can't get insurance on it if its not built to current code. Hence why we run into this problem (which will be solved with more efficient AC and renewable energy).
Re:Improving air conditioner efficiency could reduce worldwi... by erikpukinskis on Monday July 17, 2017 @12:53PM (#14790284)
Yes, this is the crux of the problem. Your state made it illegal for you to build a proper home.
Re:Improving air conditioner efficiency could reduce worldwi... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday July 26, 2017 @08:53PM (#14861758)
The state didn't; market forces did (ie insurance companies).