Why governments insist on energy efficiency measures?
Because most people take cheap energy for granted, energy consumption is much higher than it should be. Low priced energy (electricity) is necessary to improve the standard of living, but low pricing also removes the incentive to save energy.
Perhaps the most neglected area for minimizing energy waste, is the promotion of public awareness about the costs and benefits of energy efficiency. Major energy savings can only be achieved through changes in people’s behaviour. People can change their behaviour if they offered an alternative and less costly ways to achieve the same or even better comfort levels in their home.
What makes a building a more comfortable home?
A thermally comfortable home or building is neither too hot nor to cold for most of the people most of the time. This can be achieved by insulating the home (glass wool insulation especially on the attic/ ceiling) and by using a number of options to stabilize the indoor air warmth in winter and coolness in summer.
Environmental effects
Coal is the main source of energy (electricity) in Australia. When coal is used as energy source, its combustion generates carbon di-oxide which causes air pollution and emission of greenhouse gases. This is an environmental concern as it leads to climatic changes.
Australia has already seen changes in temperature and rainfall patterns due to global warming. Cheap electrical energy has given rise to excessive use thereof, diminishing the long-term resources and contributing to environmental pollution.
Your role as a glass wool insulation installer
Your role as an installer is not only to install the glass wool according to the government/industry regulations but also you need to educate the home owners about energy efficiency and how to achieve the best results after you install the glass wool in their home.
Explaining the benefits of the insulation and giving the owner of house tips to improve the comfort of his home will help you convince the owner to engage you to insulate his home.
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