All-Electric Home Systems and New York's Climate Act
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Why is energy efficient design still important for homes, even with the use of clean electricity?

  • To maximize energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
  • To reduce electricity loads and provide thermal comfort (correct)
  • To eliminate the need for insulation and high-performance products
  • To increase utility costs and improve indoor air quality

    • Which aspect of building design is highlighted as being critical for energy efficiency?

  • Insulation, good envelope details, and high-performance product specifications (correct)
  • Allowing for thermal bridging at junctions
  • Incorporating large windows for natural lighting
  • Using low-quality insulation materials

    • What is a potential issue that can occur at junctions, such as where windows meet walls?

  • Structural instability
  • Moisture accumulation
  • Thermal bridging (correct)
  • Excessive air leakage

    • How can thermal bridging at window-wall junctions be mitigated, according to the text?

    <p>By using sealants and continuous insulation placement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of specifying high-performance windows in energy efficient design?

    <p>To help reduce thermal bridging and associated heat loss or gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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