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ENERGY SAVING IDEAS FOR OUR HOMES

ENERGY SAVING IDEAS FOR OUR HOMES. Presented by Paul Pedtke of ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT anzavalleyarchitect@gmail.com 760-218-6084. “LIVE LOCAL” TOPICS :. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT NATURAL HOME & PASSIVE SOLAR PRACTICES “GREEN” TECHNOLOGY MONITORING TECHNOLOGY

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ENERGY SAVING IDEAS FOR OUR HOMES

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  1. ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES Presented by Paul Pedtke of ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT anzavalleyarchitect@gmail.com 760-218-6084

  2. “LIVE LOCAL” TOPICS: • BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION& EQUIPMENT • NATURAL HOME & PASSIVE SOLAR PRACTICES • “GREEN”TECHNOLOGY • MONITORING TECHNOLOGY With a Micro-Climate / Site Specific Focus Did You Know: Buildings Use 40% of our National Energy? “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  3. “LIVE LOCAL” Not all families will be able do all ideas, but whatever we can do individually and collectively to save money and energy today, will be good for us, our children and generations to come. Start good habits and real results will happen. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  4. Micro-Climate Focus Sites can vary from plot to plot. The Anza Valley area, with slopes, depressions, a variety of foliage types & density, and sun exposure & multiple wind directions, all create variations in temperature, precipitation, & air movement within a close proximity. Each site needs to be analyzed for it’s opportunities and challenges. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  5. Micro-Climate Focus Some things are easy to see and take advantage of: Sun & Wind to provide power, heating, cooling and health. Some things are underfoot but also offer potential to take advantage of: Earth’s insulating value, Geothermal potential. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  6. Micro-Climate FocusGeographic and Climate Zones Regions like Alaska, Canada or Upper Midwest have long winters and short summers, so heating is a priority. Regions like Palm Springs, Phoenix, Texas, Florida and the south have relatively warm winters and hot seasons, so cooling is the priority. Regions like San Francisco or Los Angeles proper have relatively minimal variations in temperature seasonally. Cooling is generally more expensive than heating without looking at the particular situation or micro-climate. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  7. Micro-Climate FocusGeographic and Climate Zones Palm Springs to Anza; Anza to Temecula; Temecula to Irvine; Irvine to the Ocean, all have geographic and climate differences, but are within 100 miles. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  8. Micro-Climate FocusGeographic andClimate Zones The Anza Valley area has a unique climate, being in high desert / mountain region. With periods of cold evenings and a few cold days, but relatively warm winters so heating is required; and warm to hot temperatures from late Spring through early Fall, when cooling is the priority. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  9. Micro-Climate FocusGeographic andClimate Zones Ocean fronts can back against the mountains here; Desert winds blast heat. It enjoys a good amount of Sun and much Wind from all directions. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  10. Site Specific There are a variety of home types, shapes, orientation, amount of glass and type, and other features that requires analysis for it’s opportunities and challenges. Types are “stick” built and custom, manufactured homes and home trailers here in the Anza Valley. Custom can include earth-insulated, straw bale and adobe, yurts and masonry. Shapes are square to rectangular, round to octagonal. Height as single story to multi-story; on poles or dug into the ground. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  11. Site Specific Types are “stick” built and custom, manufactured homes and home trailers here in the Anza Valley. Custom can include earth-insulated, straw bale and adobe, yurts and masonry. Shapes are square to rectangular, round to octagonal. Height as single story to multi-story; on poles or dug into the ground. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  12. Site Specific Walls of glass to solid walls; glass on north face & all faces, to most glass on south face and some east/west but minimal north (which is optimal). Roof overhangs, to flat roofs. Trees and natural shading, to barren land surrounding the home. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  13. Site Specific The differences can pose challenges and limitations, but certainly opportunities. A knowledgeable professional can help sort out, focus and achieve best potential for your home with analysis and planning. More and more contractors are educated and trained to understand and properly install the work for performance of the systems. Some ideas are simpler and for all to be able to install. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  14. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • Means to determine the location(s) and causes of Energy Loss, which directly affects the use of Energy : • Heat Loss Analysis: heat sensors and monitors “read” the heat loss and locations • Knowledge of the existing building or of similar buildings in the area • Professional Knowledgeable Architect or Contractor for Analysis and Work Scope “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  15. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • Systems Analysis: • Energy Transmission Through Wall Assembly • Exterior Surfaces w/ Intense Sun, Rain & Wind Exposure • Insufficient or missing Insulation • Building Assembly Materials with low R value (do not resist energy transmission) “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  16. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • Systems Analysis: • Gaps/Openings in Surfaces • Window and Door Surrounds & Threshold Areas • Openings in Walls/Floors • Vents without Backdraft • Unsealed Pipe or Conduit Penetrations “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  17. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • Systems Analysis: • Water Vapor Transmission • Location in Wall Assembly for Vapor Barrier • Do not trap moisture in the wall, otherwise mold and deterioration potential. • Batt Insulation is faced or unfaced; faced means a vapor barrier. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  18. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • Systems Analysis: • Solar Heat Gain • Many Windows on South Face • Single Glazed Windows without Storm Windows • No Shading Devices, Natural or Manmade “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  19. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • Systems Analysis: • Upgrades/Replacements to Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Equipment • Furnace / Boiler / Condenser / Heat Exchange / Controls Outdated, and/or not Performing • Water Heater / Piping clogged/ Piping Uninsulated • Electrical Motors / Heaters / Controls Outdated, and/or not Performing • Openings/Gaps in Ducts/Registers/Distribution “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  20. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • Utilize the Analysis as the Design Guide for following Items: • Walls • Floors • Attics • Roofs • Doors, Windows & Skylights • Piping Insulation & Penetrations Sealing • Equipment Upgrades/Replacements for: • Mechanical • Electrical • Plumbing “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  21. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT NEW HOMES • Projected Heat Loss Analysis: • Well established computer programs that analyze the building in the design phase as to energy use. • Mechanical and Energy consultants utilize computer programs which analyze the building components, along with the site climate, and establish the levels of design to match needs. This affects the selection of architectural and electrical components, for example. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  22. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT NEW HOMES • Design: Minimal loss of heat in the winter cold and minimal loss of cooling in summer hot seasons. Equipment designed to the most efficient levels. Good design can greatly reduce the need for equipment use. • Wall, Floor and Attic/Roof Insulation measured to high R values. The higher the R value the more resistance to heat transmission and conduction, meaning less energy use. • Vapor & Air Barriers to control moisture and air penetration • Deeper walls, ceilings, floors and roof framing members for greater thickness of insulation. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  23. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT NEW HOMES • Material/Systems are Specified & Constructed to Levels to Meet TITLE 24 • Doors • Windows • Wall Assemblies • Roof Vents & Exhaust Fans • Water Heater, Pumps • Boilers, Mechanical Equipment • Electrical Lighting, Equipment, Panels • Other “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  24. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • Wall Insulation • Sensible Choice for Finished Walls with No Issues like Internal Gaps or Damage • Blown-In Insulation in Existing; Drill Holes Patch & Paint/Finish • Rent Machine, Purchase Insulation • Can be done by most handypersons or hire a company licensed and bonded/insured “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  25. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • Wall Insulation • Costly Option if Existing Drywall or similar. • Consider Option if Upgrade from Existing Paneling and an Opportunity to Seal Openings, add Flashing, Upgrade Conduit or Piping, etc. • Can Re-Install the existing Paneling or similar. • Remove Interior Finish Surface, Install Batt Insulation, Re-Finish/Re-Install Wall Surface • Batt Insulation in Wall Cavity is Cost Effective • R19 fits 2x6 Studs (5 ½” depth) Optimal • Add Furring Member or Sister Stud on Existing • R15 to R13 fits 2x4 Stud (3 ½” depth) • No stud change, could add Rigid Insulation under Finish Surface as an option “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  26. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • Wall Insulation • Relatively Inexpensive Solutions • Heavy Interior Surface “Curtains”, on a Track or Other System • Insulated Sliding or Fixed Panels • Other “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  27. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • Floor Insulation (above Untreated Spaces) • Batts R30 Optimal requires 2 x 8 • Batts R19 fits 2 x 6 • Carpet or Throw Rugs a Less Costly Option • Insulated Dense Panels under Hard Flooring • Attic Insulation • Batt Insulation • Blown In Insulation • Attic Fans (Powered) releases built-up heat • Attic Vents (Natural Vent) releases built-up heat “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  28. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • Roof Insulation • Batt Insulation, requiring air space and eave vents for moving air and moisture on “Cold” side • Create “Sister” Joists for Insulation Layer Support requiring additional depth of ceiling space • Rigid Insulation designed into roof system or add Finish Material Below for Added R Value • Vents & Fans per Attic notes to remove built-up heat “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  29. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • Door Upgrades • Replacements with New Insulated Types • Storm Doors • Weather-stripping • Thresholds Replacement • Caulking Gaps/Cracks • Window Upgrades • Replacements w/ Double or Triple Insulated Types • Storm Windows • Weather-stripping • Heavy Lined Drapery or Insulated Shutters • UV and Tinted Window Films & Glazing “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  30. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • Equipment Design for: • Mechanical • Replace Old, Inefficient Furnace or Other with New Parts if a Portion not Working • Replace Old, Inefficient Furnace or Other with New Efficient Model • Replace Motors, Pumps, Controls on Boilers or Other Equipment otherwise OK • Replace Upgrade Piping, Connections, Valves and Vents as Required ”Tune-Up” “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  31. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • Equipment Design for: • Plumbing • Replace Old, Inefficient Water Heater or Other with New Parts if a Portion not Working • Replace Old, Inefficient Water Heater or Other with New Efficient Insulated Model • Replace Motors, Pumps, Controls on Other Equipment otherwise OK • Replace Upgrade Piping, Connections, Valves and Vents as Required a ”Tune-Up” “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  32. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • Equipment Design for: • Electrical • Replace Old, Inefficient Water Heater or Other with New Parts if a Portion not Working • Replace Old, Inefficient Water Heater or Other with New Efficient Insulated or Tankless Model • Replace Motors, Pumps, Controls on Other Equipment otherwise OK • Replace Upgrade Piping, Connections, Valves and Vents as Required a ”Tune-Up” “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  33. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • General Notes • Moisture Vapor/Condensation Concern: • Batt insulation is available faced or unfaced, all with integral strips for installation; faced includes a vapor barrier of several types and functions. Confirm when adding a barrier in existing wall that no moisture will be trapped inside the wall between the new and existing barrier (if exists) causing mold & dry rot. • Recycled Product: • Denim or cotton recycled batt products available with backing. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  34. BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION & EQUIPMENT EXISTING HOMES • IDEAS • General Notes • Moisture Vapor/Condensation “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  35. NATURAL HOME/PASSIVE SOLAR • CONCEPTS • Solar Orientation for Space Conditioning & Natural Lighting • Building Layout and Plan & Location/Orientation on Topography • Local Wind Orientation(s) • Shading & Wind Screen Elements • Natural & Man-Made • Location/Orientation on Topography • Home as a living Space Conditioning Unit • Owners Participation with Home’s Daily Routine • Wood Stoves and Other Efficient Units • Green House Spaces for Air Transfer/Induction & Space Conditioning “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  36. NATURAL HOME/PASSIVE SOLAR • IDEAS • Solar Orientation & Angles for Space Conditioning, Natural Lighting • Building Layout and Plan - Face South (3 to 6 degrees SSW) • Location/Orientation on Hillsides, Slopes & Topography • Design for obstacles, leeward hillside with light and wind scoops “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  37. NATURAL HOME/PASSIVE SOLAR • IDEAS • Shading & Wind Screen Elements • Natural & Man-Made : Trees, Shrubs, Fences, Trellises • Create cool areas in wind direction with deciduous trees shading in summer, yet sun in winter. • Create wind blocks with conifer trees. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  38. MEMBER: SPEAKER: NATURAL HOME/PASSIVE SOLAR Use the Sun for heating and cooling, Use the Wind for Air and Health Have Access from inside to out for Connection to the Land Use existing foliage for shade, wind block, privacy, stability Enjoy the views of Land and Bay ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  39. NATURAL HOME/PASSIVE SOLAR • IDEAS • Home as a living Space Conditioning Unit • Owner Participation with Home’s Daily Routine • Open Windows for Cool Air in morning, shut down as outside warms in Summer. Reverse for Winter. • Shades, drapes or blinds closed during peak solar infiltration in summer, reverse in winter. • Open/shut windows in path of breeze. • Utilize Alternate Fuel Units • Wood Stoves • Efficient Recycled Wood Fuel Units • Whole House Fans “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  40. NATURAL HOME/PASSIVE SOLAR • CONCEPTS • Green House Spaces for Air Transfer/Induction & Space Conditioning • Utilize Heat Absorbing Materials with Solar Gain, preferably with Latent Heat Exchange Properties “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  41. NATURAL HOME/PASSIVE SOLAR • CONCEPTS • Green House Spaces for Air Transfer/Induction & Space Conditioning • Utilize Heat Absorbing Materials with Solar Gain, preferably with Latent Heat Exchange Properties. Absorbs heat from the Sun during the day and releases the heat slowly at night, for example. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  42. NATURAL HOME/PASSIVE SOLAR • CONCEPTS • Green House Spaces for Air Transfer/Induction & Space Conditioning • Utilize Wind Scoops and Heavy Masonry Materials creating cool air low driving hot air down and pushing cool air up and through the Spaces “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  43. “GREEN” TECHNOLOGY • ISSUES • Solar Orientation for Solar Panels • Wind Orientation(s) and Speeds for Wind Turbines/Motors • Geothermal Potential • Light Fixture Upgrades & Efficiencies • Plumbing Fixture Water Saving Features • Tankless Water Heating • Utility Company Participation & Success “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  44. “GREEN” TECHNOLOGY • IDEAS • Solar Panels on Individual Properties • Wind Turbines/Motors on Individual Basis • Geothermal Potential • Organize Groups to combine resources “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  45. “GREEN” TECHNOLOGY • IDEAS • Light Fixture, Appliances Upgrades & Efficiencies • Plumbing Fixture Water Saving Features • Tankless Water Heating • Utility Company Participation & Success UTILITY COMPANIES Balance Loads and Infrastructure with Future Growth with Increasing Sustainable Fuel source. To develop Servicing of Units and Other Ideas. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  46. MONITORING TECHNOLOGY • Mechanical Units Controls • Water Sprinkling • Programmable Thermostats “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  47. MONITORING TECHNOLOGY • Whole House Controls • Mechanical Unit Monitoring • Remote Control Run Systems “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  48. LIFE CYCLE COSTS • Systems Evaluated & Compared by: • Initial Costs for Installation/Purchase • Long Term Costs of Operation & Servicing, Fuel Costs Current & Projected • Priority Lists Established • Plan Developed of Opportunities • for Each Component & Levels of Quality • Scope & Budget Developed • Owner Selects Scope “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  49. “LIVE LOCAL” TOPICS RECAP: • BUILDING SKIN, INSULATION& EQUIPMENT This is first Priority. The home requires a proper blanket maintaining the conditioned air, elimination of Energy loss as much as possible, and proper functioning of Equipment. Effort to accomplish this scope is priority or other efforts will fall short. • NATURAL HOME & PASSIVE SOLAR PRACTICES The efforts here are good habits first, and common sense, using Time-tested ideas from many Regions developed long before we created the Sealed Box with Air Conditioning. We use the Sun and Wind to better use our Homes. “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

  50. “LIVE LOCAL” TOPICS RECAP: • “GREEN”TECHNOLOGY Utilizing the Sun, Wind and Geothermal systems with current Technology offers potential for Power needs without older fuel sources. More efficient Equipment and Appliances saves money and Energy. • MONITORING TECHNOLOGY Utilizing simple Ideas but with advanced Monitoring Tools allows more efficient use of the fuel that enters our homes “ENERGY SAVING IDEASFOR OUR HOMES” ANZA VALLEY ARCHITECT

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