Energy Efficiency and Conservation Quiz

What does the Energy Efficiency Rating measure?

• Overall efficiency of a school

• Overall efficiency of a car

• Overall efficiency of a home

• Overall efficiency of a hospital

What is the purpose of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

• To show the current and potential energy rating of a building

• To determine the property tax of a building

• To provide a report on water usage in a building

• To assess the structural integrity of a building

What is the maximum number of SAP points for the most energy efficient rating?

• 92

• 100

• 81

• 68

What is the purpose of the Environmental Impact Rating?

• To measure a home's impact on the environment in terms of air pollution

• To measure a home's impact on the environment in terms of noise pollution

• To measure a home's impact on the environment in terms of water pollution

• To measure a home's impact on the environment in terms of CO2 emissions

What does the summary of the building's energy performance focus on?

• Key individual elements that impact the building's overall energy performance

• The history of the building

• The location of the building

• The architectural style of the building

Where can information on alternative energy sources be found?

• On the internet

• In a library

• At a hardware store

• At a grocery store

What is the purpose of the EU Directive 2002/91/EC?

• To encourage the use of energy-intensive appliances in buildings

• To promote the use of traditional energy sources in buildings

• To regulate the use of fossil fuels in buildings

• To set standards for energy efficiency in buildings

What is the recommended system for producing an energy efficiency rating?

• Green Star Rating

• SAP Standard Assessment Procedure

• LEED Certification

• BREEAM Assessment

What does the Environmental Impact Rating measure?

• A home's impact on the environment in terms of CO2 emissions

• A home's impact on the environment in terms of water usage

• A home's impact on the environment in terms of waste production

• A home's impact on the environment in terms of noise pollution

What does the Energy Efficiency Rating indicate about a building?

• How energy efficient the building is

• The architectural style of the building

• The age of the building

• The location of the building