Overview of energy efficiency measures Flashcards
1
Q
What is a whole house retrofit?
A
Making homes more energy efficient as possible.
Not only dealing with the fabric of the house (this is the wall, roof, floors, windows and doors) but also ventilation, heating efficiency and avoiding overheating in the summer.
2
Q
What are possible renovations?
A
-insulation
-air tightness
-ventilation
-Heating and cooling systems
-Efficient lighting
-Energy monitoring systems
-Using locally generated power that uses zero-carbon technologies.
3
Q
Who decides what combination of measure for a tenants home?
A
Retrofit coordinator when an assessment of the property is carried out.
