As discussed earlier in this weekly newsletter, having an efficient heating and cooling system is one of the easiest ways to make an impact on the amount of carbon dioxide a home emits. Having a performant source of heat, like for example a ground source heat pump, is a big part of the equation. What definitely matters too is having perfectly sealed pipes. Using a radiator distribution system, it’s pretty clear when the plumbing isn’t closely sealed, but in the case of an air-based system, leaky ducts and imperfect connections are stealthy performance killers. Even small amounts of leakage can lead to waste of up to 30% of useful energy compared to a well-sealed system.
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As discussed earlier in this weekly newsletter, having an efficient heating and cooling system is one of the easiest ways to make an impact on the amount of carbon dioxide a home emits. Having a performant source of heat, like for example a ground source heat pump, is a big part of the equation. What definitely matters too is having perfectly sealed pipes. Using a radiator distribution system, it’s pretty clear when the plumbing isn’t closely sealed, but in the case of an air-based system, leaky ducts and imperfect connections are stealthy performance killers. Even small amounts of leakage can lead to waste of up to 30% of useful energy compared to a well-sealed system.