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Identifying Factors that Affect the Energy Consumption of Residential Buildings
The reduction of energy consumption is one of the economic necessities in the United States due to the depletion of fossil fuel energy sources in the world. Renewable energy, such as solar energy, has been increasing in use in residential buildings to lower homeowner energy costs. The construction industry is also contributing to the reduction of energy consumption of buildings by producing designs that are energy efficient and by constructing buildings with energy efficient materials, and mechanical and electrical equipment. This study collected data on energy consumption (electricity and natural gas), building characteristics, and energy use practices of 30 homeowners and their residences in Henderson, Nevada. Statistical analysis was performed to determine electricity and natural gas consumption for theses homes. The results showed that the annual electricity and natural gas consumption of these homes was close to that of the national energy audit record. The study also identified six factors that affected the annual electricity consumption of the homes. Additionally, it determined three factors that affected the annual natural gas consumption of the home. The findings of this research will be beneficial to homebuilders and homeowners interested in reducing energy consumption through design, construction and homeowner practices.
Identifying Factors that Affect the Energy Consumption of Residential Buildings
The reduction of energy consumption is one of the economic necessities in the United States due to the depletion of fossil fuel energy sources in the world. Renewable energy, such as solar energy, has been increasing in use in residential buildings to lower homeowner energy costs. The construction industry is also contributing to the reduction of energy consumption of buildings by producing designs that are energy efficient and by constructing buildings with energy efficient materials, and mechanical and electrical equipment. This study collected data on energy consumption (electricity and natural gas), building characteristics, and energy use practices of 30 homeowners and their residences in Henderson, Nevada. Statistical analysis was performed to determine electricity and natural gas consumption for theses homes. The results showed that the annual electricity and natural gas consumption of these homes was close to that of the national energy audit record. The study also identified six factors that affected the annual electricity consumption of the homes. Additionally, it determined three factors that affected the annual natural gas consumption of the home. The findings of this research will be beneficial to homebuilders and homeowners interested in reducing energy consumption through design, construction and homeowner practices.
Identifying Factors that Affect the Energy Consumption of Residential Buildings
Shrestha, Pramen P. (author) / Kulkarni, Prajakta (author)
Construction Research Congress 2010 ; 2010 ; Banff, Alberta, Canada
Construction Research Congress 2010 ; 1437-1446
2010-05-04
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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