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In the winter close the roof vents of large manufacturing facilities to save on energy costs

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sunnyjim on November 7, 2020 at 2:13 pm
Idea: In the winter close the roof vents of large manufacturing facilities to save on energy costs
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Could work for cold environments, but for keeping factories cool, some buildings use seawater to save money.

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MeterMan on November 7, 2020 at 5:06 am
Idea: In the winter close the roof vents of large manufacturing facilities to save on energy costs
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Often thought of this but have read here and elsewhere that it just moves the problem by causing inefficient pressure build up.

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