The UK's houses are still designed to retain heat. In an age of global warming, that needs to change.

The UK’s houses are still designed to retain heat. In an age of global warming, that needs to change.

  • Fingerbob@feddit.uk
    6·
    2 years ago

    I see lots of folks round our way with the windows open on hot days. I’ve been keeping all the windows closed and blinds down during the day, open it all up in the evening and morning to get the heat right down for the next day, works like a charm. If it does ramp up from this over the next few decades, we’re definitely going to have to put the infrastructure in place for the AC load and decent insulation.

    • jabjoe@feddit.uk
      4·
      2 years ago

      When you need ACs, there is lots of sun, so lots of solar. So maybe not extra grid load if houses have their own solar.

      I also close windows and curtains in the sun. Thinking of adding shutters.

      • EchoVerse@lemmy.world
        1·
        2 years ago

        Interestingly enough, solar panels work much better when it’s cold. There are a lot of improvements the UK could make to mitigate this problem for winter and summer. Solar panels are a must, followed by good insulation and subsidies for heat pumps ac pumps.

        • jabjoe@feddit.uk
          1·
          2 years ago

          The people I know with solar do get less power from it in winter just because there is less light for less time. But it’s certainly worth doing!