In the Northeast Climate Thermal Mass (TM) Strategies have too many negatives in
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Question
In the Northeast Climate Thermal Mass (TM) Strategies have too many negatives including expense. Fiocchi disagrees saying: Increased comfort and energy savings can be achieved with TM strategies, but he acknowledges it requires a more educated and engaged occupant to successfully achieve the additional desired savings and comfort. The occupant must be aware and anticipate temperature, humidity, and cloud cover predictions for the immediate future, especially during the Swing Seasons when these three parameters can change abruptly. Fiocchi does acknowledge there is an additional expense incurred with TM Strategies, but feels the expense is justifiable and is reflected in both energy savings and comfort. Holladay’s position is to eliminate the TM expense and spend the savings on __________________________. Who do you agree with?
Explanation / Answer
Holladay’s position is to eliminate the TM expense and spend the savings on Energy.
I agree with Fiocchi.Saving energy reduces overall demand for resources needed to make energy, and increasing your energy efficiency is like adding another clean energy.