This is a commonly repeated trope, but I don't think it's true.
Thanks. I know it is a commonly repeated trope, which is why I gave it as an example -- knowing that someone was likely to argue the specific example but hoping it would suffice as an example of the point I was making. Relying heavily on AC strikes me as a short-term view kind of solution. It is cheaper (in the long run) and more effective to rely more heavily on passive solar design.
Maybe because I spent 14 hours yesterday throwing up, so I'm not exactly at my best. Besides, I think I did give a real example of it: Personal firsthand experience with individuals I have known. However, I know that anecdotal evidence is not generally considered strong evidence, so I tried to also reference something commonly said in hopes that would be better understood/accepted. Apparently, those hopes were in vain.
Thanks. I know it is a commonly repeated trope, which is why I gave it as an example -- knowing that someone was likely to argue the specific example but hoping it would suffice as an example of the point I was making. Relying heavily on AC strikes me as a short-term view kind of solution. It is cheaper (in the long run) and more effective to rely more heavily on passive solar design.