The result of having this renewable energy in the portfolio was a 30% increase in cost to the consumers, and that was with the government subsidies for hydro, solar and wind and a lot of double counting. 

You might have an easier time buying a parcel and subdividing it into residential and commercial lots, then proposing the commercial use variance just for the commercial lot.Doing all of this research on your client's behalf is mighty generous and very time consuming for you.

I have consumed a massive amount of podcasts and am excited to take the next steps, but am having trouble deciding the next step to take (strategy).

There is strong evidence of slowed consumer spending.

I've managed a few renovations and it can be stressful and time consuming dealing with tradesmen and contractors. 

The outcome will depend on the consumer’s priorities.

The company's transformation efforts reflect broader shifts in the retail landscape, where traditional department stores are shrinking their footprints to adapt to changing consumer preferences.

Look at it from the average consumers perspective.   

These events will shake all sectors of the economy and create pullback by consumers due to fear of the unknown.

Information is out there, you just have to read it, on my side, consumer relations in CA is an open book, all they need to do is read and follow.