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A talk with my neighbor in Phoenix about his new AC unit really got me thinking

He just installed a huge new air conditioner for his house, which he said uses a ton of power but keeps his place at 68 degrees all summer. I mentioned how that adds to the heat island effect here and spikes energy use, but he just shrugged and said 'comfort comes first, and one person doesn't make a difference.' That stuck with me. Where do you draw the line between personal comfort and cutting back for the bigger picture?
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tarahart
tarahart23d ago
Honestly, my cousin did the same thing with a pool heater and his power bill went nuts. Tbh it's hard to blame people for wanting to be comfortable when it's that hot out. I guess the line is different for everyone.
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avery_torres49
Ever try a solar cover instead?
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