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Smart Energy Home - Single-user Edition
Mind Commerce LLC, Sep 2008, Pages: 80
Abstract 1
Abstract 2
Target Audience 3
Table of Contents 4
Introduction To Smart Home Energy 9
Introduction 9
HOME Energy Problems 9
High Energy Bills 9
Mold, Mildew, and Damp Basement9
Cold Floors in Winter10
Drafty Rooms 10
Dust 10
Moisture on Windows 10
Ice Dams 10
Peeling Paint11
Hot or Cold Rooms 11
Dry Indoor Air in Winter11
Energy-Sensitive Home Design. 12
Introduction 12
Phase 1 - Preparation 12
Step 1 - Planning and Design 12
Step 2 - Inspection 12
Phase 2 - Construction 14
Step 1 - Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning and Heating 14
Design/equipment selection 14
Installation 14
Step 2 - Installation of High Performance Windows 14
Step 3 - Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures 15
Step 4 - Sealed and Tight Homes 15
Step 5 - Thermal Insulation System. 15
Introduction 15
Radiation 15
Conduction 16
Convection 16
Phase 3 - Testing, Evaluation and Certification 17
Introduction 17
U.S Green Building Council (USGBC)17
Overview. 17
USGBC Programs 18
LEED Green Building Rating System™. 18
LEEDS Rating for Homes 19
Innovation and Design Process (ID)20
Location and Linkages (LL)20
Sustainable Sites (SS)20
Water Efficiency (WE)20
Energy and Atmosphere (EA)20
Materials and Resources (MR)21
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)21
Awareness and Education (AE)21
LEEDs Certified Case Studies 21
Example for 'Certified' LEEDs Rating 22
The Patrick H Dollard Discovery Health - Harris - NEW YORK 22
Overview. 22
Awards 22
Ratings 22
Example for 'Silver' LEEDs Rating 26
Balzer Theater at Herren's - Atlanta - GEORGIA 26
Overview. 26
Awards 26
Ratings 26
Example for 'Gold' LEEDs Rating 31
Third Creek Elementary School - Statesville - NORTH CAROLINA 31
Overview. 31
Ratings 31
Example for 'Platinum' LEEDs Rating 36
CBF Phillip Merrill Environmental Center - Annapolis - MARYLAND 36
Overview. 36
Awards 36
Ratings 36
Recommendations for Saving Energy 40
Introduction 40
U.S Government Recommendations 40
Recommendations for Automobile 40
Recommendations for Appliances & Electronics 41
Recommendations for Heating & Cooling 42
Recommendations for Insulation & Air Sealing 43
Recommendations for Lighting & Daylighting 43
Recommendations from Experts 44
Recommendations for High Energy Bills 44
Recommendations for Mold, Mildew, and Damp Basement44
Recommendations for Cold Floors in Winter45
Recommendations for Drafty Rooms 46
Recommendations for Dust46
Recommendations for Moisture on Windows 47
Recommendations for Ice Dams 47
Recommendations for Peeling Paint48
Recommendations for Hot or Cold Rooms 48
Recommendations for Dry Indoor Air in Winter48
Smart Energy Equipments 49
Introduction 49
Smart Energy Equipments 50
Washing Machines 50
Clothes Washers 50
Recommendations 50
Dishwashers 50
Recommendations 51
Air Conditioning 51
Room Air Conditioners 51
Room Air Cleaners 51
Central Air Conditioners 52
Recommendations 52
Heating and Cooling Equipments 52
Boilers 52
Air-Source Heat Pumps 53
Water Coolers 53
Geothermal Heat Pumps 53
Refrigerators 53
Freezers 53
Recommendations 54
Home Envelope 55
Reflective Roof55
Windows, Doors, and Skylights 55
Recommendation 55
Fans 55
Ceiling Fans 55
Ventilating Fans 56
Home Electronics 57
Battery Charging Systems 57
Cordless Phones 57
Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes 57
DVD Products 58
External Power Adapters 58
Home Audio 58
TVs 58
VCRs 58
Office Equipments 59
Computers/Notebooks/Tablet PCs 59
Copiers and Fax Machines 59
Digital Duplicators 59
Monitors 60
Printers, Scanners, and All-in-One Devices 60
Smart real-time metering 61
Introduction 61
Advantages 61
Smart Metering and Energy 61
Woodstock Hydro Case Study 62
Case Study: Smart Grid with Xcel Energy Approach. 63
Overview. 63
Traditional Electric Power Grid 63
Challenges 63
What is a Smart Grid? 64
Driving Forces 64
Reliable, Efficient and Safe Generation 64
Decentralized Generation 64
Flexibility 65
Technologies 65
2-way Integrated Communications Technologies 65
Sensing and Measurement Technologies 66
Advanced Components 66
Advanced Control Technologies 66
Improved Interfaces and Decision Support67
Xcel Energy Company Profile 67
Overview. 67
Xcel Energy Smart Grid Vision 68
Overview. 68
Smart Grid Capabilities 68
Customers 68
Utilities 68
Smart Grid Consortium. 69
Accenture 69
Current Group 69
GridPoint Inc.69
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories 69
Ventyx 69
Market Dynamics 70
Environment70
Energy Security 70
Customer Choices 70
Energy Issues 70
Xcel Energy Approach to Smart Grid 71
Overview. 71
Phase 1 - Quick-Hit Projects 71
Overview. 71
Wind Power Storage 71
Neural Networks 72
Smart Substation 72
Smart Distribution Assets 72
Smart Outage Management72
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles 72
Consumer Web Portal73
Phase 2 - Smart Grid City 73
Introduction 73
Why Boulder, Colorado? 74
Benefits of Smart Grid City 75
Smart Grid City Expected Time Plan 75
Funding 75
Roles of Smart Grid Participants 76
Accenture 76
Current Group 76
GridPoint Inc.76
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories 77
Ventyx 77
Phase 3 - Xcel-wide deployment of proven technologies 77
Programs Under-Development 77
IntelliGrid 77
Modern Grid Initiative (MGI)77
Grid 2030 78
GridWise 78
GridWise Architecture Council (GWAC)78
GridWorks 78
The Future and the Consumer 79
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