My boomer mom’s cheap online shopping habit drives me nuts

This piece isn't about home energy upgrades or rebates. It's an advice column about a generational disagreement between a reader and her mother over cheap online shopping habits, and how that ties into differing attitudes toward sustainability.

The columnist, a climate-focused therapist, suggests the reader's mother's preference for bargains likely stems from economic hardship boomers lived through, rather than indifference to the environment. She points to research suggesting most people across generations, including older ones, believe environmental problems are serious. The advice centers on finding common ground with family members who express environmental values differently, rather than assuming one generation cares more than another.

There's nothing here about heat pumps, insulation, rebates, or any home improvement decision. Homeowners looking for practical guidance on energy-efficiency upgrades or financial incentives won't find that in this piece.