
10 Solar Myths for the Deep South
Don’t let these solar myths darken your days Too Cloudy: Solar panels do not work in cold, cloudy places/states. UV
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Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
Damp air is harder to heat
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
NZ has one of the highest rates of asthma in the OEDC that’s 1 in 4 children, costing us about $4 billion per year
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
Damp air causes respiratory problems
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour