reducing energy loss

1. 2.4 Catch that energy
3 November 2010

3. Aims
• Examine ways to reduce energy loss in a
house

4. Why do we want to reduce heat loss?
• Saves money
– Generating heat costs money, if you keep heat in
you spend less money on heating
• Save the planet
– Generating heat generates carbon dioxide, less
heat less carbon dioxide

10. Methods of insulation
• Loft insulation:
• Silver foil behind radiator:
• Carpets:
• Cavity-wall insulation:
• Double glazing:
• Draught-proofing: