Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate Home

Puttagunta, Srikanth¹ 

[1] Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings, Norwalk, CT (United States)

关键词: CARB;    Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings;    SWA;    Steven Winter Associates;    residential;    Residential Buildings;    Building America;    retrofit;    1960 split level;    cold climate;    non-intrusive;    30% energy savings;    utility bill validation;    dense-packed cellulose;    closed-cell spray polyurethane foam;    insulating from exterior;    air barrier;    moisture control layers;    thermal barrier;    improved comfort;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1220508
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO--102015-4691
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1220508
Others  :  Other: 7123

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR?? and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, these programs tend to focus on the low-hanging fruit: air-sealing the thermal envelope and ductwork where accessible, switch to efficient lighting, and low-flow fixtures. At the other end of the spectrum, deep-energy retrofit programs are also being encouraged by various utilities across the country. While deep energy retrofits typically seek 50% energy savings, they are often quite costly and most applicable to gut-rehab projects. A significant potential for lowering energy usage in existing homes lies between the low hanging fruit and deep energy retrofit approaches - retrofits that save approximately 30% in energy over the existing conditions. A key is to be non-intrusive with the efficiency measures so the retrofit projects can be accomplished in occupied homes. This cold climate retrofit project involved the design and optimization of a home in Connecticut that sought to improve energy savings by at least 30% (excluding solar PV) over the existing home's performance. This report documents the successful implementation of a cost-effective solution package that achieved performance greater than 30% over the pre-retrofit - what worked, what did not, and what improvements could be made.