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 |
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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 |