Part A
What is the first thing a homeowner should do to cut costs and energy usage?
Responses
make the home more efficient
make the home more efficient
put in a heat pump
put in a heat pump
add native vegetation
add native vegetation
invest in solar panels
invest in solar panels
Question 2
Part B
Which evidence from the text best supports the answer in Part A?
Responses
"Many homeowners can sell any excess energy their solar and wind systems produce…."
"Many homeowners can sell any excess energy their solar and wind systems produce…."
"Homeowners can save money by…installing proper insulation, air sealing, and using ENERGY STAR® qualified windows.…"
"Homeowners can save money by…installing proper insulation, air sealing, and using ENERGY STAR ® qualified windows.…"
"Geothermal heat pumps use the ground as both a heat sources and a heat sink to warm and cool the home.…"
"Geothermal heat pumps use the ground as both a heat sources and a heat sink to warm and cool the home.…"
"Solar energy can generate all or some of a home’s electricity needs…."
1 answer
Part A
The first thing a homeowner should do to cut costs and energy usage is to:
make the home more efficient.
Part B
The evidence from the text that best supports the answer in Part A is:
"Homeowners can save money by…installing proper insulation, air sealing, and using ENERGY STAR® qualified windows.…"
