W-3 OPP - What Saves Energy: How Much? What Matters?

Wednesday, February 01, 2006  ·  3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Keywords: Energy savings, bill analysis, baseload, priorities, envelope, mechanical systems, predicted savings

As energy prices climb, there are many claims for energy savings. Learn why energy savings and payback need to be grounded in an understanding of a home’s energy use. Examine a variety of treatments and gain understanding of their interactions and potential savings.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Learn to estimate the heating, cooling, and baseload from a home’s utility bill
2. Recognize reasons why expected savings may not occur
3. Be better able to determine if a claim for energy savings or payback is realistic or not

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Assess Whole House Opportunities & Challenges (OPP)
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)      Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Rob de Kieffer
• Brian Atchinson