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france is pushing conservation of energy again we should too (Original Post) dembotoz Oct 2022 OP
Decentralizing energy generation is the future. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2022 #1
We have a beautiful 1911 large brick prairie style house. We have done everything we can to PortTack Oct 2022 #2
france is pushing conservation of energy again we should too Waterguy Dec 2022 #3
welcome to du dembotoz Dec 2022 #4

PortTack

(32,691 posts)
2. We have a beautiful 1911 large brick prairie style house. We have done everything we can to
Fri Oct 7, 2022, 01:18 AM
Oct 2022

Insulate, modernize and reduce power use, it’s still a challenge thou. Since it is such a large house we use electric fire places and small space heaters to help make the spaces we are in more comfortable while keeping the thermostat as low as we can…62 is about it.

There are tax rebates, up to 14k to be had next year for upgrades to help reduce energy use thx to the bill President Biden and the Dems passed. A heat pump is a possibility for us.

Waterguy

(237 posts)
3. france is pushing conservation of energy again we should too
Mon Dec 26, 2022, 08:36 PM
Dec 2022

Long overdue for all rich countries!
We also need to overhaul our economic policies to push for efficiency with more equitable distribution for all.

dembotoz

(16,784 posts)
4. welcome to du
Mon Dec 26, 2022, 09:15 PM
Dec 2022

yes we need better national policy But i also remember when Jimmy Carter was laughed at when he wore a sweater in the white house.
I know this may sound preachy but energy conservation begins in your own house.

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