Energy Night Films

Leading up to Energy Night, we posted a list of films. Here's what was actually shown, a mix of films on tape, DVD, iPhoto, and YouTube:


"What on Earth"
http://www.nfb.ca/collection/films/fiche/?id=10502

"The Energy Carol"
http://www.nfb.ca/collection/films/fiche/?id=31051

"No Parking Hare", Bugs Bunny outsmarts a freeway builder

"White Trax", downhill unicycling on snow

"Aprovecho Research Centre, Southern Africa, Rocket Stoves"


"Building a Rocket Stove"
http://aprovecho.org/web-content/media/rocket/build_a_rocket128.wmv

"Advanced Woodstove Technology"


"John and Kirstin's Masonry Heater"

"Return of the Scorcher", a bike culture and invention film;
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105248/ http://www.tedwhitegreenlight.com/

The bicycle scene from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"

Button-Up Notes

John Ashton, of Ashton Thermal, gave a powerpoint presentation and showed samples of insulation and air sealing materials.

Here are margin notes from the presentation and questions:

• It is usually not desirable to insulating heating pipes. Insulate hot and cold domestic water pipes with foam -- its a generic product so it does not matter what brand you use. Miter the corners and tape with Typar tape.
• It is not usually advisable to insulate between a basement and the first floor. Do seal and insulate the sill & foundation joint.
• Only wrap electric hot water tanks. Combustion-heated tanks should generally not be wrapped. Venting and fire safety are the issue.
• Conditioned space relative humidity should be not more than 35% in the winter. Close a basement in the summer to prevent moisture condensation. Open it during dry autumn days.
• Front-loading washers are very effective and use little water. Use cold water wash and the correct detergent.
• Take care to properly seal chimney penetrations with the correct fire-resistant materials and high temperature caulk.
  

Suggested Suppliers:

• Jerihill Hardware
  
• Sticks & Stuff
  
• efi.org
  

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Additional Information

Auditors:
www.efficiencyvermont.com/homeperformance

DIY tips:
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/DIY_Guide_May_2008.pdf

Tax Credits:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits

Tight Done Right:
http://www.efficiencyvermont.com/pages/BBBD2004/docs/Hamilton%20&%20Hulstrunk%20-%20Tight%20Done%20Right.pdf

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