To see how well this works, we need to see how much each ‘new’ unit would cost to convert. Sometimes the cost per unit is insane … numbers like $30 million for 100 units mean $300,000 per unit. How long is the payback for $1000 per month? 300 months = 25 years. Before deducting for maintenance and supervision.
I questioned the methodology as soon as I learned that Seattle was even in the running.
Fine people here. But, smartest? mmmffff
How many times did people vote YES on a monorail? How many times did their votes get ignored?
The city doesn’t care what people think. As with everything, the public argues about the options for 10 years. Then, after noone cares any more, it does whatever (someone we never see) wanted anyway.
This noted meteorologist says average highs around these parts is 77-79F. And that it’ll be about 5 deg. or so warmer for 10 days … but “The kind of pattern that makes western Oregon and Washington warmer than normal is not associated with heatwaves…”
Another victim of COVID, and rents rising sky-high.
I know what you mean. But at least it’s in the spirit of Leary’s admonition, “Now find the others”. It’s astounding that people weren’t at least talking action ten years ago … but then who expected COVID.
I’ve read recently that a LOT of people are sorely needed to learn about heat pump installation. That could be one priority.
True, of course. But housing FOR ALL has to include housing that’s affordable TO ALL. Market rate has been manipulated so that not all can afford housing. New housing has to be created so that ALL have a shot at it to solve our biggest problems, right?