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ENERGY PERFORMANCE On-Site Renewable Energy
To attain a net zero energy rating, the RE_CON 01 housing program proposes the implementation of a premium grade solar array to balance production with consumption. Photovoltaics (PVWatts) PVWatts calculations yield up to -109.0% annual electric consumption offset
Domestic Hot Water 8.1% Cooling 5.5%
ANNUAL ENERGY USE SUMMARY
27.2
Photovoltaics (REM/Rate) REM/Rate calculations yield up to -86.0% annual electric consumption offset
MMBTU/yr
Heating 21.3%
Lighting & Appliances 65.1%
NET ZERO OPTION
Plug Loads 16.4% Mechanical Ventilation 7.1% Washer / Dryer 17.2%
Interior Lighting 24.3% LIGHTING & APPLIANCE LOADS
19.5 MMBTU/yr
SMA AC/DC INVERTER SUNNY TRIPOWER 10 98.3% EFFICIENCY
SENSE HOME MONITORING PV SYSTEM MONITOR ENERGY USE TRACKING APPLIANCE DETECTION
COOLING
1.5
UPCYCLED ARRAY OPTION
Refrigerator 11.1% Dishwasher 4.7%
Oven / Range 19.2%
DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY NET ENERGY METER
LG 360 Q1C-A5 An estimated annual energy consumption of 8505 kwh suggests that a solar array of at least 7.2 Kw must be installed. To foster energy consumption awareness and efficient use of electricity in the home, a home energy monitor is to be installed.
Windows 43.2% Ventilation Mechanical and Natural ventilation strategies offset up to 47.7% of cooling loads
Mechanical 9.9%
Infiltration 7.9% Basement 12.0%
Ceiling / Roof 9.1%
UPCYCLED ARRAY BP SOLAR BP5170S Rim / Band Joist QTY. (30) USED PANELS 80% POWER OUTPUT WARRANTY FOR 25 YEARS (2030)
2.5%
HEATING
5.8
To promote system upcycling and material reuse, the RE_CON 01 housing program offers the option to reuse a 5.1Kw solar system MMBTU/yr project. While pv panels are up to 96% recycleable, the process MMBTU/yr reclaimed from a local deconstruction is labor- and time-intensive. ReAbove Grade Walls Internal Gains 34.7% 50.0% this system offers both energy and economic sustainability options by diverting material from landfill as well as financial payback. using Ducts 6.8%
Windows 20.7%
Doors 3.3%
