Energy Analysis



Eclectic/Mr. & Mrs. L. Residence

DESIGN CONDITIONS:

   Conditioned Living Floor Area
   Exterior Wall Surface Above Grade
   Window Glazing Area
   Conditioned Interior Volume
   Fuel Source For Heat (Geothermal)
   Fuel Source for Air Conditioning
   Total Above Grade Wall R-Value
   Total Ceiling R- Value

 

3411 sq.ft.
2824 sq.ft.
617 sq.ft.
53,826cu.ft.
Electric
Electric
20.92
39.30

GEOGRAPHICAL  CONSIDERATIONS:

   County Jurisdiction within Maryland
   Climate Zone 4
   Radon Zone 1
   Average Deep Ground Temperature
   Latitude
   Annual Precipitation in inches
   Heating Design Temperature
   Cooling Design Temperature

 

Baltimore
 Mixed Humid
High Levels
55°F
39.100
40.8
13°F
91°F

   

ANNUAL ENERGY
CONSUMPTION-    135.4 Mbtu *
(Per heating season @ 70°F indoor temp.)

* Above average consumption due to structure’s volume vs. floor area (cathedral ceilings and clearstory rooms) and glass vs. wall surface ratios.

ANTICIPATED
HEATING COST- $1,666.77
(Per heating season @ $.147 per kwh)

Cost To Environment- 15,476 Lbs.
(CO2 Emissions Per Year)

     
BUILDING ENVELOPE:  
Energy Star
Recommendation
     
Roof Rafters Above Gnd. R-38 kraft faced fiberglass with styrovent R-38
     
Exterior Walls R-19 kraft faced fiberglass batts within 2 x 6 framing cavities
Vapor semi-permeable structural OSB exterior sheathing
Air and water infiltration barrier- all exterior walls & gables are wrapped with vapor permeable  spun high density polyethylene fiber building wrap
R-13
     
Windows & Full Glass Doors U.35/ SHGC .40 Andersen series 400 double hung dual glazed. Argon gas filled with metallic oxide low emissivity coating

≤U.40/≤SHGC.45

 

  22% glazed surfaces as a percent of conditioned living area ≤21%
     
Exterior Doors U.15 Thermatru fiberglass clad polyurethane foam core with tight seal weather stripping  
     
Basement Walls R-13 foil faced fiberglass blanket insulation affixed to ten inch thick continuous reinforced concrete wall. R-19 rear walls R-13
     
Basement Slab R-7.5 polystyrene foam board horizontally placed against   exterior perimeter wall extending two feet underneath basement   slab at frost footings. One half inch polystyrene capillary and expansion break entire perimeter R-10 @2’horizontal
     
Envelope Air Infiltration

To be tested as specified by “Blower Door” testing and analysis

≤7ach50 pascels
     
Roof  Eave Overhang 1’-0”  overhang  for summer shading, winter solar gain, and  roof run off protection. South & West elevations full porch roof- 8’ overhang equivalent 1’-9” optimal
(window header height= 1’-1”)
 
Complete three page Home Energy Analysis available pre-construction to facilitate energy related systems selection.