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[-] Zip2@feddit.uk 57 points 1 month ago

Or… crazy idea but how about we just listen to what the experts have been recommending we do for years and actually implement some of it?

[-] thr0w4w4y2@sh.itjust.works 25 points 1 month ago

I feel like capitalists are waiting on some magic solution like some chemical we spray into the air or a miracle new fuel source.

The established suggestions from scientists (“fly less, stop buying SUVs/Trucks, eat less meat, consider a heat pump and solar panels” etc) doesn’t support the narrative that we can continue unabated infinite growth with no consequences.

[-] ZeffSyde@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

What if we sold the solar panels and heat pumps on a subscription model? Then the corpos wouldn't have to worry about building new inland docks for their yachts AND they could continue to bleed is dry! /S

[-] thr0w4w4y2@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

Actually Ovo energy is trying to do that - they estimate a reduction in your energy bills based on installing an energy efficient system like solar, heat pump, loft insulation, etc. Then they carry out the work and you pay it off gradually through your energy bills.

The challenge I think is then if you want to leave them then you have to either repay that debt or the next energy company has to assume it. There’s a few ways it could be abused and of course the savings take years or even decades to pay off, so there’s a few kinks to work out.

I hope they manage to get it working though, it will be big for UK customers.

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