Saving Energy

Question 1

What are things that transfer and waste or loss energy called?

Answer 1

Sinks

Question 2

What is payback time?

Answer 2

The money you’ve saved on energy bills will equal the initial cost

Question 3

How is payback time calculated?

Answer 3

Initial cost divided by annual saving

Question 4

What are some ways to save energy and to insulate a building?

Answer 4

Loft insulation 
Cavity walls and insulation
Draught- proofing
Thick curtains 
Double glazing
Hot water tank jacket

Question 5

What do thermograms do?

Answer 5

They show where a house is leaking

Question 6

What is a thermogram?

Answer 6

A picture taken with a thermal I magic camera

Question 7

What do the hotter parts show up as on a thermogram?

Answer 7

White, yellow and red

Question 8

What do the cold parts show up as on a thermogram?

Answer 8

Black, darn blue and purple

Question 9

What are things that emit energy called?

Answer 9

Sources