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Will those in the southern states cope? Could you switch?

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[–] Mountaineer 11 points 2 years ago (4 children)

In the house that I'm renting it would mean replacing the gas hot water system and the stove.
That's not going to happen unless a law is passed forcing the owner to do so.

[–] dekekun 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Usually these sorts of things have a carrot and stick approach.

The carrot is usually a trade-up program offering rebates on a new/replacement model.

The stick is gas prices - you just turn the dial up until its too hot to bear (pun intended).

[–] Mountaineer 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Neither the carrot or the stick effects my landlord in this case. 🤷‍♂️

[–] dekekun 6 points 2 years ago

Eventually it will, when a renter won't rent a property if it has gas hot water because its $1000/month to turn it on.

I agree they are uniquely insulated from the effects though, especially in this entirely broken rental market.

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