QUIZ: Planning for EE in Cold Climates

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May 28, 2015

Filed Under: Continuing Education, Quiz Tags: Buildings Magazine, CEU

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QUIZ: Planning for EE in Cold Climates

1. Lighting energy efficiency upgrades and interior films would be expected to reduce AC loads.*
- True
- False
2. Energy Star benchmarking tools will be useful for planning sustainability improvements.*
- True
- False
3. Boilers and furnaces that are gas fired do not need inspection and cleaning.*
- True
- False
4. In a single zone building a NEST thermometer may be a useful addition.*
- True
- False
5. A Boiler Reset control will allow most boilers to be turned down to 140 deg. F when it is not very cold and windy outside.*
- True
- False
6. Condensing boilers and furnaces are not very reliable and would not be expected to reduce heating costs by very much.*
- True
- False
7. A pleated 1 or 2 inch thick air filter is a good investment in building maintenance.*
- True
- False
8. A Ductless Minisplit is likely a good investment if electric resistance heat is used a lot and AC or drying the air is needed in the same zone.*
- True
- False
9. LED lighting is typically very reliable compared to 5 years ago, and is likely cost effective when high bay buildings are used a lot and the lights need to be on.*
- True
- False
10. CO2 Demand Controlled ventilation is not affordable for most intermittent use meeting spaces or assembly areas.*
- True
- False
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Article author William A. Turner, MS, PE, is the CEO of Turner Building Science & Design, LLC and is a Senior Vice President in the H.L. Turner Group Inc. He teaches energy efficiency and IAQ workshops nationally and has more than 30 years of experience in IAQ/HVAC & Energy evaluation and development of solutions for building system problems. He can be reached by email: bturner@turnerbuildingscience.com or by phone: 800-439-3446.

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