I have been hearing dire prediction of things to come because of global warming and the fact we are running low on fossil fuels sources, there is a possibility of widespread blackouts next summer.
Why aren't government buildings and all homes and commercial buildings that are located in areas that get so hot they require airconditioning required to install solar panels? Why isn't it part of building codes?
I was told it's too expensive to require that in every building.
My sister who lives in Tempe Arizona told me that many people did install solar panels but they didn't work out because when they need maintenance or repairs you can't find qualified people to do the work. Is this the true?
Well, it just doesn't make sense to me why the sun couldn't be used to cool the very buildings it makes too hot to occupy.. Any information?
2006-08-08 12:45:38 · 6 answers · asked by Lynda 7 in Environment
Yes, you have answered your own question, for the most part. The main reason is price.
And to those who say that the oil companies wouldn’t be able to sell more oil, this is true, however, also take a look at what companies are investing in research for solar panels. The world's largest solar research program is owned by British Petroleum (BP). And to the person who said that most people in government are also involved with oil companies.... WRONG. Everyone who works for the government involves people from Senators and Congressmen (who you're talking about) all the way down to the ditch diggers in the city you live in. The majority of govt. employees are in no position to benefit from oil companies. In fact, at $3/gal, they're hurting us just as bad as everyone else in this country.
2006-08-09 08:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by tom_cat_2k3 2 · 17⤊ 3⤋
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2017-04-03 05:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by Edith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main reason is that the natural gas and the electric lobbies in congress are too powerful to ever allow that to happen. They have to make their money, you know. There are some problems with solar panels, but they work very well in New Mexico. I've seen them.
2006-08-08 12:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 7⤋
Because solar panels are very expensive and inefficient.
2006-08-08 12:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 10⤋
You pretty much answered your own question.
2006-08-08 12:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by malcy 6 · 2⤊ 6⤋
because, then oil companies wouldn't make as much money, and many people in the government are in the oil business.
2006-08-08 12:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by list 3 · 5⤊ 10⤋