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Energy efficiency

Extruded polystyrene

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of insulation material with fine, closed cells, containing a mixture of air and refrigerant gas. This insulation has a high R-value, good moisture resistance, and high structural strength ...

Rock wool

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of insulation made from virgin basalt, an igneous rock, and spun into loose fill or a batt. It is fire resistant and helps with soundproofing.

Cellulose insulation

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of insulation composed of waste newspaper, cardboard, or other forms of waste paper.

Reflector lamps

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of incandescent lamp with an interior coating of aluminium that reflects light to the front of the bulb. They are designed to spread light over specific areas.

Tungsten halogen lamp

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of incandescent lamp that contains a halogen gas in the bulb, which reduces the filament evaporation rate increasing the lamp life. The high operating temperature and need for special fixtures ...

Forced air system or furnace

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of heating system in which heated air is blown by a fan through air channels or ducts to rooms.

Kerosene

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of heating fuel derived by refining crude oil that has a boiling range at atmospheric pressure from 400 degrees to 550 degrees F.

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