Understanding how energy moves in our homes—through conduction, convection, and radiation—can really help us save energy.
1. Conduction: This happens when heat moves through solid things like walls and roofs. A lot of heating and cooling energy, up to 25%, can get lost this way.
2. Convection: This is about air moving around. If there are leaks, air can get in or out, causing up to 30% of energy loss.
3. Radiation: This is when heat travels through the air. Good insulation can help keep heat inside, reducing heat loss by 30-50%.
By improving how these three types of energy movement work in buildings, we can lower energy use by 15-30%. This means lower bills and a smaller impact on the environment!
Understanding how energy moves in our homes—through conduction, convection, and radiation—can really help us save energy.
1. Conduction: This happens when heat moves through solid things like walls and roofs. A lot of heating and cooling energy, up to 25%, can get lost this way.
2. Convection: This is about air moving around. If there are leaks, air can get in or out, causing up to 30% of energy loss.
3. Radiation: This is when heat travels through the air. Good insulation can help keep heat inside, reducing heat loss by 30-50%.
By improving how these three types of energy movement work in buildings, we can lower energy use by 15-30%. This means lower bills and a smaller impact on the environment!