Retrofit '78: A Regional Conference on Community-Based Retrofit Programs for New England Held in Durham, New Hampshire, December 15-16, 1977

摘要

Conference papers on community based retrofit programs are presented by citizen leaders from six New England states. The papers are based on prior information on home insulation techniques, programs, and financing. The national energy problem and energy outlook are discussed. Basic weatherization concepts and terminology and ways to determine weatherization needs are given. Explanations are supplied of adhesive vinyl based foam stripping, felt weatherstripping, vinyl tubing, v-shaped metal stripping, mineral wool insulation, and loose fill insulation. The importance of properly installing insulation is emphasized, as is the usefulness of an energy audit. Existing Federal programs which provide funds for retrofit are listed and pending legislation is examined. The possibility of bank financing is also explored. Solar retrofit programs are introduced and a bibliography on solar systems is included.