General Energy Use, Strategies and Systems

Energy Strategies:

Conservation 1st, energy generation 2nd. Super insulate, ensure envelope tightness below 1 ACH/50, super high efficiency HVAC and hot water heating, then generate adequate electricity with south facing solar array to heat, cool, heat water, and provide all typical plug loads.

Zero Net Energy Definition Used Site Energy Use

Monthly Energy Data and Utilities

Energy Data Type:
Modeled
Electric Utility:
National Grid
Gas Utility:
N/A
Other purchased Fuels:

N/A

Datasets and utility bills sources and reliability:

Mark Rosenbaum's Net Zero Homes Modeling Software

Renewable Energy System Description & Details
33 Solpower 275kW photovoltaic panels connected to 33 Enphase microinverters.
Annual renewable energy generated 10,890 kWh
Annual Renewable Energy Generated Data Type Modeled
Power Rating Renewable Energy System Type(s) Source of Annual Production Data
9,075Watts Photovoltaics Estimated gross annual production

Storage and Installed Capacity

N/A

Energy Storage type

Grid tied system w/revenue grade meter

Energy Storage Capacity

Annual Energy Import/Export

Electricity amount (imported from grid) 10,890 kWh/year
Electricity amount (credited or exported to grid) 10,890 kWh/year