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Originally Posted by fotze
I think the problem is that no one connects there actions to an actual cost. If it cost you $2 to have your living room light on, you would actually think about turning it on, and if you did, how long it is on. I have no idea how much things I use in my house cost me. A load of laundry, I have no idea how much that costs in water and electricity. If the temp outside is -10 how much does it cost me to keep the house +22 as opposed to +19? I have no clue how much it costs. If people could see an immediate benefit (yes to themself because people are selfish) they would act quicker and more consistantly.
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There was a study I read a few years ago where they installed cost meters in a set number of homes to show this sample how much they were spending on electricity. The results were that it did not curb consumption habits at all.
I think this would work if prices were high enough, but energy is just too cheap to change behaviour right now.