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Why did we give up on insulation? (lemm.ee)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I just watched some video about Yakutsk Siberia which is meant to be the coldest city in the world. Thought "Those poor bastards, wonder what they need to wear indoors when it is -40 outside."

Turns out a pissing tank top and PJ bottoms. We really need to start demanding better things in this country don't we?

I'm also reading a book about coal mining. All the unpaid labour, minimising wages and dodgy things the bosses did then still happens now. Now I'm not a tankie so don't get the wrong idea here. But why are we all okay living like this I don't get it? Why is the UK population so forgiving at living it shit conditions.

Also I'm going to jump in before anyone says no insulation keeps you cold in the summer. Insulation works both ways, it can keep heat out or it can keep heat in. It's better in the summer and in the winter.

Siberia video in question:

https://youtu.be/K0z7Avc9ZtY?si=_KTob2YYMn2HLwkv

Also I hope I havent broken any rules. I can't see any. This seems mostly news posts but I guess text posts are allowed? Sorry if not.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I would support additional taxes on Landlords inversely proportional to the energy rating of the house. Currently there is no incentive for landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. At least when you "own" a house the action to improve it is on you.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'd support some benefit for improving houses that are owned, too.
It's a bit frustrating if you decide to improve the insulation, but it doesn't move the needle on property value, because a large enough chunk of the market does not care.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

There are various insulation schemes you can apply for but they are usually limited in who can apply. You probably don't want to pay for Lord Farqwa upgrading his 16 bed converted wheel house pad.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Indeed, currently I think it's band D or below for insulation quality, and household income of £30k.

[–] Womble 3 points 10 months ago

There were plans to introduce minimum energy efficiency requirements for landlords with fines for those who failed to meet the standards due to be coming in (I think) 2025. Guess what was first on the chopping block when Sunak decided his best chance of reelection was to become a climate sceptic?

[–] JustARaccoon 2 points 10 months ago

Bet they'll just pass on those costs to the renters