4.11 Embodied Energy in Retrofit Quiz

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  1. 1. When a low energy retrofit is carried out, there will normally be carbon emissions associated with the materials and processes used.

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  2. 2. Wood fibre board has a higher embodied carbon when compared with the same volume of Polyurethane insulation board.

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  3. 3. Less thickness of PU insulation is required to reach a certain U-value than woodfibre insulation

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  4. 4. After a typical retrofit, the atmosphere sees reduced CO2 emissions after a few years following completion of the works

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  5. 5. Space heating energy is less important in terms of CO2 emitted after a retrofit than the CO2 emitted to make, distribute and install all the energy saving measures in the first place

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  6. 6. Reducing CO2 emissions as quickly as possible – at least before the middle of this century is important

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  7. 7. The deeper and the more robust and long lasting the retrofit, the greater the cumulative carbon savings are likely to be

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