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triple paned glass windows or cold fusion

numbers dont lie by vaclav smil

why understanding how humans hunt is essential to understanding why millions continues to be spent on cold fusion projects instead of triple paned windows.

why not start with what is proven?

windows.

smil explains that triple glazed windows can create savings of 90% - no other opportunities for billions of units.

cost 15% more.

why isnt this done?

because it doesnt hunt. no hunter is going to acquire large solar surplus from the being the "johnny appleseed of triple glazed windows" in the same way the way that hunters can create surplus gains from investing the chance at discovering and controlling cold fusion.

why are large surpluses found at the frontier - fusion vs windows? the chance at property rights.

there are no 10x or 10,000x multiples for investors in triple glazing. all the benefits from paying to replace acrue to the homeowner.

the key is to find the right investor.

utilities will offer rebates to install energy efficiencies. since utilities have to invest in new generarion plants they can get a better return from investing in rebates to reduce demand. 

province of bc has a property tax deferment plan. if you have qualify, your taxes will be collected when you sell or pass away.

a similar plan could be put in place for triple glazing and other insulation programs.

benefits

more comfortable homes

reduce energy consumption

reduce base load

improve home property values

generate jobs

generate general revenue from underwriting

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