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Re:We're going to need a lot of solar panels by midasuni on Saturday July 23, 2022 @04:49AM (#32201563)
You can usually improve insulation by popping down to the local DIY store and buying some rolls for your loft making a big difference.

Of course you can only do that once. And if you’re a landlord why would you pay your money to insulate when you wont save any money as your tenants are the ones paying the bills.

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Re:We're going to need a lot of solar panels by AnonymousPlanet on Saturday July 23, 2022 @06:35AM (#32202081)
Have you ever heard of mould? Moisture in the walls? Caused by shifting dew points. Your "just pop down to the hardware store" DIY insulation will do a lot of damage.
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Re:We're going to need a lot of solar panels by ZeroGravitas on Saturday July 23, 2022 @07:54AM (#32202502)
In some countries, you can't rent out homes that fall below a certain standard for insulation, and the efficiency is rated as part of every property sale, which internalises the cost savings and makes it worthwile.
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