Tim's lawncare company has decided to start using solar powered equipment, even though that means he has to raise prices and some clients might terminate their contracts. Tim wants to replace his use of gasoline with a clean energy source to help reduce pollution levels in his town and because he is concerned about global warming. How would a utilitarian evaluate Tim's decision? Tim is acting ethically because he is supporting the value of gentleness by expressing a concern for others. O Tim is acting ethically because he is putting the greater good of society above his personal profits. Tim is acting unethically because if everyone were to make the switch to solar energy, a lot of fuel companies would go out of business. Tim is acting unethically because he is making his services more expensive, and some people will no longer be able to afford them.

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