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What type of energy does everything above absolute zero emit?

  • Thermal Radiation (correct)
  • Nuclear energy
  • Electrical energy
  • Mechanical energy

    • What does an object that is hot give off?

  • Thermal Radiation (correct)
  • Chemical energy
  • Light energy
  • Sound energy

    • According to the text, what percentage of all created energy resources do worldwide buildings consume?

  • Around 30%
  • Less than 20%
  • Nearly 50%
  • Over 40% (correct)

    • How much does the United States alone waste in petajoules per year?

    <p>70,055 petajoules/yr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent daily cost of 70,055 petajoules at $2/GJ?

    <p>$384,000,000 per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much has the urban energy demand in Canada risen over the last 5 years?

    <p>Nearly 20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature in Celsius equivalent to 0K?

    <p>-273.1°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the HEAT Spots tool?

    <p>To represent an ordered ranking of the nth-hottest roof locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the #1 HEAT Spot being 27.93°C above ambient temperature indicate?

    <p>It indicates a need for heat recovery system implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the MyHEAT Smart Cities Platform offer?

    <p>HEAT Loss Mapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Machine Learning Roof Pattern Diagnostics for residential buildings?

    <p>Locating uninsulated attic hatches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of Thermal Based Energy Efficiency Metrics?

    <p>To compare building heat loss with consumption to model energy efficiency over a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was found in the 2019 Pilot study regarding HEAT Ratings and Energy Consumption?

    <p>Each incremental change in the HEAT Rating represents a reduction in gas consumption of 35%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the HEAT Maps/Metrics at house, community, and city scales aim to provide?

    <p>Web-enabled HEAT Loss maps/metrics for 5M buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of correlating HEAT Ratings and Energy Consumption?

    <p>It helps measure Energy Efficiency from 4000ft in the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MyHETAT Solar offer?

    <p>Signing deals with NRCan for 4 new Canadian Cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Machine Learning Roof Pattern Diagnostics for commercial/municipal buildings?

    <p>Identifying locations of leaking walls, windows, doors, roofs, poorly sealed pipes, vents, light fixtures, etc…</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canadian greenhouse gases do buildings emit?

    <p>35%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary obstacle to energy efficiency improvements according to the text?

    <p>Lack of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates individuals according to behavioral science?

    <p>Social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did MyHEAT win in 2013?

    <p>MIT Climate CoLab 2013 Grand Prize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MyHEAT aim to visualize?

    <p>Home heat loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of MyHEAT products according to the text?

    <p>Boosting efficiency program participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What range do HEAT scores fall between?

    <p>10 and 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MyHEAT platform's engagement compared to paper mailouts?

    <p>16x more engaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of maps do MyHEAT products include?

    <p>HEAT maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MyHEAT provide one-click booking for?

    <p>Energy efficiency campaigns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Machine Learning Roof Pattern Diagnostics for residential buildings?

    <p>Identifying locations of leaking walls, windows, doors, roofs, poorly sealed pipes, vents, and light fixtures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the #1 HEAT Spot being 27.93°C above ambient temperature indicate?

    <p>A significant heat loss at that location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of correlating HEAT Ratings and Energy Consumption according to the 2019 Pilot study?

    <p>Each incremental change in the HEAT Rating represents a reduction in gas consumption of 35% and a reduction in electricity consumption of 1-1.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MyHEAT and Urban Energy Efficiency

    • Buildings emit 35% of Canadian greenhouse gases, using 33% of the country's energy and 50% of natural resources, mainly for heating.
    • Lack of interest is the primary obstacle to energy efficiency improvements, as it is difficult to engage in something invisible.
    • Meaningful user feedback enhances energy efficiency and reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Behavioral science shows that individuals are motivated by social norms more than saving money or conserving resources.
    • Questions arise about what energy efficiency looks like, its location, and how to engage people's perceptions towards it.
    • The HEAT University Research Program has conducted 10+ years of research, with $1.6M in funding and 10 pieces of intellectual property.
    • MyHEAT won the MIT Climate CoLab 2013 Grand Prize and received interest from various sectors, leading to the birth of MyHEAT in April 2014.
    • MyHEAT aims to visualize home heat loss to empower a reduction in urban waste heat and greenhouse gas emissions.
    • MyHEAT benefits include boosting efficiency program participation, reducing consumption, and increasing energy literacy.
    • MyHEAT products include multiscale HEAT maps, HEAT scores, and cater to potential users such as homeowners, contractors, and real estate agents.
    • HEAT scores are ranked numbers between 10 and 1, allowing meaningful comparison of waste heat at different scales.
    • MyHEAT platform is 16x more engaging than paper mailouts, and it provides customer insight and one-click booking for energy efficiency campaigns.

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    Test your knowledge about MyHEAT and urban energy efficiency with this quiz. Explore the impact of building emissions, the challenges in engaging people in energy efficiency, and the benefits of visualizing home heat loss. Dive into the research, products, and potential users of MyHEAT while learning about the effectiveness of HEAT scores and the platform's engagement compared to traditional methods.

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