EcoVillage Ithaca: TREE
General Energy Use, Strategies and Systems
Energy Use:
Energy conservation is the primary focus for the TREE homes. Each home is built with an air-tight envelope, extra insulation on the foundation, walls and ceilings, and efficient windows. Energy from the sun is captured through solar panels and a PV array, both of which are on the roof.
Zero Net Energy Definition Used
Monthly Energy Data and Utilities
Energy Data Type: Modeled, Zero Energy Program
Datasets and utility bills:
Attachment Size
DOE Challenge Home Certificate 131.1 KB
WaterSense Certificate 263.49 KB
Indoor airPLUS Checklist 338.27 KB
336rct_herc-withpv.pdf 55.07 KB
EcoVillage Ithaca: TREE
Renewables and Energy Balance
Renewable Energy Sources: Renewable energy is generated within the building footprint (e.g. solar PV on the roof)
Renewable Energy System Description & Details
A 4 kW PV system was installed. A solar thermal system was also installed.
Annual renewable energy generated
5,361 kWh
Annual Renewable Energy Generated Data Type
Modeled
Power Rating
Renewable Energy System Type(s)
Source of Annual Production Data
4,410Watts
Photovoltaics
General Energy Use, Strategies and Systems
Energy Use:
Energy conservation is the primary focus for the TREE homes. Each home is built with an air-tight envelope, extra insulation on the foundation, walls and ceilings, and efficient windows. Energy from the sun is captured through solar panels and a PV array, both of which are on the roof.
Zero Net Energy Definition Used |
---|
Monthly Energy Data and Utilities
Energy Data Type:
Modeled, Zero Energy Program
Datasets and utility bills:
Attachment | Size |
---|---|
DOE Challenge Home Certificate | 131.1 KB |
WaterSense Certificate | 263.49 KB |
Indoor airPLUS Checklist | 338.27 KB |
336rct_herc-withpv.pdf | 55.07 KB |
EcoVillage Ithaca: TREE
Renewables and Energy Balance
Renewable Energy Sources:
Renewable energy is generated within the building footprint (e.g. solar PV on the roof)
Renewable Energy System Description & Details |
---|
A 4 kW PV system was installed. A solar thermal system was also installed. |
Annual renewable energy generated | 5,361 kWh |
---|---|
Annual Renewable Energy Generated Data Type | Modeled |
Power Rating | Renewable Energy System Type(s) | Source of Annual Production Data |
---|---|---|
4,410Watts | Photovoltaics |