04-04-2012, 03:36 PM
I think that one reason for painting the windows white might be for the light reflective qualities of white. Black tends to absorb light while white is reflective.
I also think most businesses would have gas lines and meters. Even in Southern California, it gets cold enough to need heaters in winter, plus a lot of industries need heat for their industrial procedures. You might find electric heat in the Pacific Northwest because of all of the hydroelectric plants along the Columbia River results in cheaper electricity. In most of the rest of the country, natural gas is much cheaper. Here in So Cal, my combination gas & garbage collection bill typically runs around $60.00 per month. Electricity typically runs @ $100.00-$125.00 per month. This is with setting my ac thermostat for the central heating/air conditioning @ 80 degrees f. I also have an electrically heated spa in the back yard. I conserve electricity by running the heater one to two hours per day, or even every other day.
I also think most businesses would have gas lines and meters. Even in Southern California, it gets cold enough to need heaters in winter, plus a lot of industries need heat for their industrial procedures. You might find electric heat in the Pacific Northwest because of all of the hydroelectric plants along the Columbia River results in cheaper electricity. In most of the rest of the country, natural gas is much cheaper. Here in So Cal, my combination gas & garbage collection bill typically runs around $60.00 per month. Electricity typically runs @ $100.00-$125.00 per month. This is with setting my ac thermostat for the central heating/air conditioning @ 80 degrees f. I also have an electrically heated spa in the back yard. I conserve electricity by running the heater one to two hours per day, or even every other day.