Episode 12: SEASON FINALE! Does that Window Plastic Actually Work? & Other Questions (AMA, Homes Edition) with Rebecca Arnold & Alex Haworth
In this special season finale episode, our hosts Alina and Michelle hold a call-in style question and answer panel with New Ecology guests Rebecca Arnold, Project Manager and Alex Haworth, Senior Energy Rater. They explore the importance of understanding building systems for energy efficiency, cost savings, and improved health. This knowledge is valuable for both individuals and the broader community, with the potential to empower people to create more resilient and equitable living spaces. The episode aims to provide valuable information to help people understand and improve the places and communities in which we live.
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Show Notes:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Energy Star page on installing plastic on windows
Hydronic heating system: A hydronic heating system uses hot water to heat a home. The system includes a boiler, pumps, pipes, and radiators or baseboard heaters.
Stack effect (aka chimney effect): The movement of air into and out of a building due to differences in air pressure and temperature.