Understanding Retrofit

What does the term 'retrofit' primarily refer to?

• Building a new energy-efficient structure

• Demolishing old buildings

• Improving an existing building's energy efficiency

• Designing futuristic buildings

Which of the following is a goal of retrofitting?

• Improving the building's ability to retain heat

• Expanding the building's floor area

• Enhancing the building's aesthetic appeal

• Increasing the building's height

What type of energy does retrofitting aim to replace?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Fossil fuels

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of retrofitting?

• Longer heat retention

• Easier heating of buildings

• Use of renewable energy

• Increased fossil fuel usage

What is a key characteristic of a retrofitted building?

• It is more energy-efficient

• It uses more fossil fuels

• It is newly constructed

• It has a larger carbon footprint

How does the heat escape through our Homes?

• Walls, roofs, windows and floors

• Heat escapes solely through air leaks.
• Heat is trapped by insulation materials.
• Heat escapes only through windows.

What percentage of emissions comes from Homes?

• 5%

• 20-30%

• 50-60%

• 10%

How many homes do we need to Retrofit by 2050?

• 27 Million

• 5 Million

• 10 Million

• 15 Million

How many Net Zero Hero's do we require?

• 400,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 150,000