West Virginia Energy and Cost Savings for New Single- and Multifamily Homes: 2009 and 2012 IECC as Compared to the 2006 IECC

Lucas, Robert G. ; Taylor, Zachary T. ; Mendon, Vrushali V. ; Goel, Supriya

关键词: ENERGY CONSERVATION;    LIFE CYCLE;    WEST VIRGINIA;    HOUSES;    COST;    COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1044505
RP-ID  :  PNNL-21357
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1044505
Others  :  Other: BT0703000
Others  :  TRN: US201214%%686

学科分类：能源（综合）

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The 2009 and 2012 International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC) yield positive benefits for West Virginia homeowners. Moving to either the 2009 or 2012 IECC from the 2006 IECC is cost effective over a 30-year life cycle. On average, West Virginia homeowners will save $1,996 over 30 years under the 2009 IECC, with savings still higher at $7,301 with the 2012 IECC. After accounting for upfront costs and additional costs financed in the mortgage, homeowners should see net positive cash flows (i.e., cumulative savings exceeding cumulative cash outlays) in 1 year for both the 2009 and 2012 IECC. Average annual energy savings are $135 for the 2009 IECC and $480 for the 2012 IECC.