Energy Efficiency in Buildings
August 18, 2020
On August 18, 2020, WUCCP and UMSL partnered to host the next event in the Missouri Climate Dialogues series: a webinar about energy efficiency in buildings.
Event Panelists
Questions asked (by category)
Where can we find current building codes improvements in the works/ model building codes we can advocate for in our communities?
How can awareness be spread for homeowners or developers to understand the importance of energy efficiency?
Which of these would have a greater environmental impact (as a first step): improving a house’s efficiency or going solar?
If you have an old home in St. Louis with forced-air electrical heating, do you recommend replacing it with an air heat pump system?
Does having ductwork cleaned help energy efficiency?
I work with a volunteer group that helps people with their utility bills. Michael, is your service through CAAGKC available for people who rent?
What is the best approach for talking to landlords (and yes we have some awful slumlords in mid-Missouri!)?
What is one thing energy service providers can do to help each of your organizations reach your goals?
What is the current financial and regulatory climate for ground source heat pumps?
When you do an energy audit, what actually happens?
Where can we find current building codes improvements in the works/ model building codes we can advocate for in our communities.
When you do an energy audit, what actually happens?
I would like someone to explain LEED certification.
Does having ductwork cleaned help energy efficiency?
Is the ideal home air flow still 0.35 home volumes per hour?