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1 10/15/10 Building a Zero-Energy home Team Cali Swag Ryan Ottney, Kevin Leonard, Scott Cunningham, Pratyush Patil 1

2 2 Project Overview Goal: To build a zero-energy home in State College, PA Key Features: ENERGY STAR windows, doors, & appliances South-facing windows Solar panels & a windmill Highly efficient insulation system that makes use of Cellulose

3 Location House size (floor area, sq. feet) 4800 Number of floors 2 Number of occupants 4-7 Number of bedrooms 4 Type of heating system Main heating fuel Size of photovoltaic system (kilowatts) Solar water heater (yes/no) R-value of wall insulation R-value of ceiling insulation Ventilation air heat recovery (yes/no) Annual energy use 3 State College, PA Ground Source Heat Pump NA (Electric) 2 kw Yes R50 R70 Yes 1.5 kw

4 4 Research Summary Effective zero-energy homes require little energy to begin with. Accomplished by: Modest size Energy efficient appliances Good insulation Heating systems with a high efficiency Accommodation of passive solar heating Using renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power

5 5 Research Summary (continued) ZEHs make their own electricity! Solar panels have PV cells that harness the sun s rays and convert it into electricity. Energy is stored in giant batteries & allocated to the house as needed. Wind power via a windmill Alternative renewable energy fuels like biogas

6 6 Key Decisions Picking modest, energy-efficient appliances Maximizing solar utility(passive solar and solar panels) Having an open, basic floor plan Function no excess Preventing loss of energy by appropriate insulation techniques

7 7 Appliances The selection of appliances is essential as they account for 62% of the total energy used by our Zero Energy Home. After extensive research of the different appliances in the market, we found that energy efficient appliances are much more beneficial in the long run, even though they might be more costly in the short run.

8 8 Appliances Model Name Sony 46" BRAVIA HX800 Series 3D HDTV Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U Base Cost $ $ Type of Display LED/LCD Plasma Screen Size Energy Star Compliant Yes Yes Estimated Annual Energy Cost $21.70 $73.14 Difference in Base Cost (Sony Panasonic) $400 Difference in Energy Cost -$51.44

9 9 Television Equation for the number of years until the energy savings of the Sony TV would compensate for the higher base cost. ($2300+$21.70x = $1900+$73.14x) where x is the number of years. x = 7.78 years. Average hours of TV watched per person per week = 28 hours Average hours of TV watched per group (4 people) per year = 5824 hours Average lifespan of LCD and Plasma TV s = hours Average lifespan in years = hours/ 5824 hours = 10.3 years Since the average lifespan of each of these TV s in our group s home would be 10.3 years and the energy savings of the Sony TV would compensate in 8 years, it would be a smarter choice to buy the Sony BRAVIA Television as in the long run, it will save more money.

10 10 Fridge Model Name Frigidaire FGUI1849L Whirlpool ED2KVEXVB Price $660 $900 Energy Star Compliant Yes No Size cubic feet 21.7 cubic feet Annual Energy Cost $43.42 $69.81 Difference in Base Cost $240 Difference in Energy Cost $26.39 Total Difference in Cost $ Because the Frigidaire is cheaper all around, it makes sense to buy as it is more cost and energy efficient. There is no tradeoff, except size, in not buying it.

11 Dishwasher 11 Model Name Samsung DMT 300RFS DCS DD124-PS Price $ Size 24x35x34 23x22x32 Energy Star Compliant Yes Yes Annual Energy Cost $20.41 and 2.9 gallons/cycle $43.81 Difference in Base Cost $330 Difference in Energy Cost $23.40 Total Difference in Cost $ The Samsung is cheaper all around, so it also makes sense to buy it. It is even bigger than the other model, so it has more potential to run less because of a fuller load. It is also half the energy cost, so that is a great improvement.

12 Washing Machine Model Name Frigidaire FAFW4071 Whirlpool WFW Base Price $650 $900 Interior Size (Square Feet) kwh/yr Cost of Electricity/yr $10.79 $19.76 Water Factor* ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes *Water factor is a measure of water efficiency calculated as gallons of water per cubic feet of interior capacity. Appliances with lower water factors are more efficient. The Frigidaire model is cheaper and more efficient than the Whirlpool. Both models have similar dimensions (the Whirlpool model yields an extra.5 cubic feet). Despite this difference in size, the Frigidaire uses approximately half the electricity and about ten percent less water, making it the more energyefficient and cost-savvy washer.

13 13 Solar Technologies 1) Solar panels on the roof 2 kwp system (size of house) Each Solar panel contains many Solar cells Solar cells use the photovoltaic effect to harness the sun s energy and convert it into electricity Highly efficient in the long run, it s like using electricity for free! We used Solar cells made out of monocrystalline silicon water.

14 14 Passive Solar -Large windows on the south side -Efficient, free way to heat and light the house

15 HVAC systems: Don t waste energy! The main heating system used for our house was the ground source heat pump. After extensive research and study of the various types of heating devices, we concluded that the GSHP was the most efficient way of heating our zero- energy home. Besides being efficient, this system produces no noise pollution, which makes living conditions better 15

16 Why is the GSHP ideal for State College? State College lies in the North East of the United States of America. 16 It has about 5 months of winter, and the average temperature for the rest of the year is about 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Hence, a cooling unit is not really needed in a place like State College, and we decided to use a traditional Cooler for cooling purposes. Since the GSHP is 2 times more efficient than a regular heat pump for heating in the colder months, this fits in perfectly to our requirement in State College.

17 17 Insulation Insulation of the house was necessary as we realized that in spite of using energy efficient appliances, some heat would be lost by them to the surroundings. In order to maintain a constant temperature inside the home, and prevent waste of energy lost by these appliances, an insulation system was necessary for the house. We used the Cellulose insulation system for our home, which in the long run will save us about 20 to 50% on our Utility bills.

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26 26 Additional Features Nice, open green space Solar heated in ground swimming pool. Thick insulated exterior brick walls

27 27 How important is designing? For building a zero-energy home, designing is the most important aspect. Accurate designing and optimum utilization of every aspect of the design contributes immensely to the main goal of conserving energy. Intelligent designing includes using limited resources to satisfy many requirements and needs.

28 28 What was our intelligent design? We started off by optimizing every inch of space on the roof. Solar panels were placed on the roof, that were faced in the direction of the sun and had rotating panels that could be used to rotate them if needed. Then, we calculated that the awning must be about 2.5 feet, and constructed the roof accordingly, so the overhang was about 2.5 feet to optimize the amount of sunlight that fell on the house

29 29 Next, we made use of large windows, made of transparent glass that facilitated Passive Solar heating Another interesting designing aspect was put forward through the use of rain water collection! We constructed a pipeline that would go down from the end of the sloping roof, and would end in a tub! So all the water collected as a result of the melting of snow or rain, would flow down the pipeline and be collected in the tub. The tub would in turn be connected via pipes to the main water source of the house, and thus our design would enable us to conserve water.

30 30 Challenges Dimensioning Accounting for energy usage Passive Solar calculations Aesthetics (Form follows Function) Time constraints

31 31 Favorite Features Green space landscaping Windmill Amount of living area Layout Location Solar Panels

32 32 Reflection Impact=Population x Affluence x Technology Green building requires minimalism and modesty Awareness of ecological footprint Energy Star Appliances

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