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[–] carrylex@lemmy.world 4 points 8 hours ago (3 children)

Maybe it would also be much cheaper if "your" houses were a bit smaller and had proper insulation...

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 6 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

I wish!! Unfortunately, I didn't build my house.

[–] NotBillMurray@lemmy.world 9 points 6 hours ago

Have you considered inventing a time machine, going back in time, becoming a general contractor, and then building your house but smaller? Smh, people won't go the slightest bit out of their way to make things better these days.

[–] nexguy@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago

I think it would cost trillions of dollars to rebuild all houses to be smaller. Imagine the carbon footprint of that endeavor.

Not sure if you’re referring to USA, but the energy code in the US is quite strict. Since the 80s insulation has been required and in the last 20 years the code has tightened to be quite strict. Homes in Latin America have none, no energy code, and European housing stock predates these requirements. Doesn’t mean US homes don’t consume a ton of energy but they are probably way better insulated than average.