WILLIAMS RESIDENCE

Home Performance Evaluation Results of Your Home

Mar 25, 2010 Energy Audit
Prepared for: Williams Residence
Mr. Williams Mar 26, 2010
5670 Home Performance st.
Oakland, CA 94608
client@client.us
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SUMMARY
Your Concerns Root Causes Recommended Solutions Results of Your Home
Energy Audit
Williams Residence
Home is Hot & Cold but never really High Air Leakage Air Sealing
consistant or controlled No insulation in walls and floors Wall and floor insulation Mar 26, 2010
Old leaky windows and doors Duct sealing (Crawlspace)
Duct leakage

Gas bills spike in the winter, often High Air Leakage Air Sealing
2-3x's the cost in the summer No insulation in walls and floors Wall and floor insulation
Old leaky windows and doors Duct sealing (Crawlspace)
Duct leakage

Home is being prepared for a Age of home allows room for major Consider this report as a guide
remodel and energy efficiency will improvements to bring up to energy when working on home in the near
be implemented, but in what order? code and beyond future

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UTILITY BILL SUMMARY
How much are you spending on gas and electricity per year? Results of Your Home
This chart shows how much you're spending annually on utility bills and the amount that's being spent on gas vs. electricity. Your Energy Audit
utility costs are an important factor when deciding which efficiency measures make the most sense for your home. Williams Residence
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Gas is most certainly your highest expenditure, so this is the main area of focus for your home.

Cost of Gas & Electricity per month

Gas & Electric Costs from March 2009 to February 2010
Total kWh* Consumed 2,373
Average Cost Per kWh $0.13

Total Electric Cost $306

Total Therms Consumed 396

Average Cost Per Therm** $1.80
$100
Total Gas Cost $713

*kilowatt/hour. Used to quantify the amount of electrical energy

delivered by electric utilities to consumers

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PG&E ELECTRICITY RATES
How much are you paying for top tier electricity? Results of Your Home
PG&E encourages energy conservation by increasing the price you pay for electricity over a baseline. Electricity in the top rate Energy Audit
tiers costs almost four times as much as power at the baseline. Therefore, any conservation that can be achieved will have a Williams Residence
disproportionately large impact on your bill, as you will be conserving the most expensive electricity first. Mar 26, 2010

Tier Usage (kWh) % of Total Usage Annual Cost % of Total Cost

Tier 1 - $0.115963 2,369 100% $275 100%

Tier 2 - $0.131090 4 0% $1 0%

Total 2,373 $275

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ENERGY LOSS
Where is energy being lost in your home? Results of Your Home
We have calculated your home's actual performance through a method known as Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Energy Audit
Manual J. This process allows us to precisely understand how each component of your building affects your heating load, and Williams Residence
identify which areas are most appropriate to improve based on your health, comfort and efficiency goals. Mar 26, 2010

Energy loss by building component, on the

Energy Loss in Your Home coldest night of the year in your area
Energy loss, in BTUh* by building component, on the
coldest night of the year

Air Leakage 20,850

Windows 12,004
Walls 8,633
Duct Leakage 7,875
Air Leakage 36%
Floors 3,665
Duct Insulation 3,418 Duct Leakage 13%
Attic 2,189
Total 58,635

Walls 15%
Windows 20%
*British Thermal Unit, a unit of energy. BTUh is used to quantify the
heat loss or heat gain through the building envelope, as well as the
power needed for domestic hot water

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AIR LEAKAGE
How drafty is your home? Results of Your Home
Reducing air leakage is often the single most effective step you can take towards a more efficient, healthy and comfortable home. Energy Audit
Minimizing air leakage can reduce heating and cooling bills, and improve indoor air quality and comfort. During your energy audit Williams Residence
we used a blower door to determine the percentage of air your home exchanges with the outdoors per hour. Mar 26, 2010
•We closed off (taped shut) the extremely leaky kitchen pantry door, upper bedroom #3 window and door frame were taped,
laundry room vent pipe and cat door were sealed and fireplace was shut: Results: 7,028CFM at 36 pascals
•We then closed off the duct supplies and returns and the leaky upstairs closet door: Results: 6,182 CFM at 44.4 pascals

Energy lost by air leakage, on the coldest night

Air Changes Per Hour
of the year in your area
Envelope leakage at CFM50* 7,000
Natural ACH** (Air Change Per Hour) 2.21
ASHRAE*** Recommended Level 0.35

Equivalent to a 19 x 19 in2 hole in your home

Air Leakage 36%

*Cubic Feet per Minute. Used to quantify the air flow through duct
work, air infiltration, or ventilation.
**Air Changes per Hour. The number of times the home’s air is
replaced from outside in an hour.
***American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning
Engineers.

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WINDOWS
How efficient are your windows? Results of Your Home
Windows are an important component of a well performing building envelope. It’s important, however, to consider the energy Energy Audit
savings potential of window replacement compared to other building envelope improvements as steps like building envelope Willimas Residence
sealing and insulation are typically more cost effective and will have a greater impact on improving comfort and health. Mar 26, 2010

Energy lost by windows, on the coldest night of

Window Information the year in your area

Qty Panes Window Frame Type

25 Single, Operable Metal No Break
Clear Window or
Glass sliding glass
door

Windows 20%

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COOLING WINDOWS
How efficient are your windows? Results of Your Home
Windows are an important component of a well performing building envelope. It's important, however, to consider the energy Energy Audit
savings potential of window replacement compared to other building envelope improvements as steps like building envelope Williams Residence
sealing and insulation are typically more cost effective and will have a greater impact on improving comfort and health. Mar 26, 2010

Energy lost by windows, on the hottest day of

Window Information the year in your area

Qty Panes Window Frame Type

25 Single, Operable Metal No Break
Clear Window or
Glass sliding glass
door

Windows 40%

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DUCT LEAKAGE AND INSULATION
How leaky is your ductwork? Results of Your Home
Duct leakage is a major contributor to energy waste and poor indoor air quality. A duct system should act as a closed loop in Energy Audit
which no indoor air is lost to the outdoors and no outdoor air is introduced into your home. A well sealed and insulated duct Williams Residence
system is a key component to a healthy and efficient home. Mar 26, 2010
Duct Blaster:

Energy lost in your ducts, on the coldest night

Duct Leakage & Insulation of the year in your area
% of Energy Lost Through Duct Leakage 13.43%
% of Energy Lost from Duct Insulation 5.83%

Insulation Levels:
R-2, R-4

System 1 (attic) ring 3 used: 101CFM25

System 2 (crawl) ring 1 used: 384 CFM25

Duct Insulation 6%

Duct Leakage 13%

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WALL INSULATION
How well are your walls insulated? Results of Your Home
Walls typically account for a large percentage of total heat loss due to the amount of wall surface area to the outdoors. When Energy Audit
possible, adding wall insulation to an existing home can greatly improve comfort and efficiency as well as decrease outdoor noise. Williams Residence
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Insulation Type & R-Value

Insulation type No insulation

System R-Value R-4

Recommended R-Value: R-13 or greater

Walls 15%

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FLOOR INSULATION
How well is your floor insulated? Results of Your Home
An air tight and properly insulated floor will reduce the amount of crawlspace air infiltration and heat lost through your floors at the Energy Audit
same time. This will result in a healthier more comfortable indoor environment. Williams Residence
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Energy lost by floors, on the coldest night of
Insulation Type & R-Value the year in your area
Insulation type No insulation
System R-Value R-3

Recommended R-Value: R-19 or greater

Floors 6%

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ATTIC INSULATION
How well is your attic insulated? Results of Your Home
After air sealing, attic insulation is typically one of the best "bang for your buck" steps you can take towards a more efficient and Energy Audit
comfortable home. Well installed attic insulation acts as a barrier to summer and winter heat loss to and from your attic. It's like a Williams Residence
nice thick, winter hat for your home that saves you money all year round. Mar 26, 2010

Energy lost by attic, on the coldest night of the

Insulation Type & R-Value year in your area
Insulation type Fiberglass, batts R-18
Fair installation quality
System R-Value R-12
Attic 4%
Recommended R-Value: R-30 or greater

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WATER HEATING
How much energy is your water heater using? Results of Your Home
Domestic water heating can be a significant source of energy consumption in a home. The cost of creating hot water in your home Energy Audit
will not exceed your gas base load costs which is an important factor when deciding to upgrade to a high efficiency water heating Williams Residence
system. Mar 26, 2010

A.O. SMITH VERTEX

Brand A.O. SMITH

Year 2010
Gallons 50
Input BTU 100,000

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HVAC SYSTEMS
How efficient is your furnace? Results of Your Home
The HVAC summary compares the amount of heat your furnace can create to the amount needed by your home, and the amount Energy Audit
of cooling your air conditioner can create to the amount needed. A properly sized furnace will reduce run-time cycling, and Williams Residence
increase comfort and efficiency. A properly sized furnace and air conditioner combination will reduce run-time cycling, and Mar 26, 2010
increase comfort and efficiency.

Heater
Brand Amana
Model GSI070B30B
Age 20 years
Input 70,000 BTU
Output 56,000 BTU
Draft Type Induced
Draft Test N/A
Flue Condition Good

DESIGN EFFICIENCY 80%

CURRENT OUTPUT 56,000 BTU

ACTUAL LOAD 21,711 BTU
IMPROVED LOAD 11,741 BTU

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IMPROVEMENT POTENTIAL
What improvements will reduce energy loss the most? Results of Your Home
We have catalogued your home's actual energy performance (the building load) through a method known as Air Conditioning Energy Audit
Contractors of America (ACCA) Manual J. This process allows us to precisely understand how each component of your home Williams Residence
affects your heating load, and identifies which areas are most appropriate to improve. This chart shows the improvement potential Mar 26, 2010
for each component of your home

Current and Post-Improvement Loads

TOTAL HEATING LOAD (BTU/h)
Air Leakage
CURRENT: 58,635
Windows
POST-IMPROVEMENT: 29,801
Floors
POTENTIAL 49%
REDUCTION Walls
Current Heating
Attic Improved Heating

Duct Leakage

Duct Insulation

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

BTU/h

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AIR SEALING
We documented many areas for improvement during our test Results of Your Home
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Unfinished walls and floor in kitchen pantry Large gaps under kitchen sink @ back wall

Plumbing penetrations should be sealing Ducts are also a key factor of a leaky home

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DUCT SEALING
The crawlspace system could benefit immediately from sealing efforts Results of Your Home
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This duct was disconnected upon our arrival This duct was leaky and damaged

This floor boot in the kitchen nook is not connected

These connections should be sealed Insulation missing from duct system in crawl

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HEALTH & SAFETY
Some health and safety hazards were noticed during our inspection Results of Your Home
We suggest dealing with these immediately. The gas leak was noticed while working inside the home, then traced back to the Energy Audit
furnace under the home. Williams Residence
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Uncovered electrical wiring in crawlspace Gas leak found under the crawl space furnace

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IR PHOTO'S
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Attic insulation poorly installed Infrared Photo from bedroom below

Attic access stairs are not insulated Windows are very leaky

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IR PHOTO'S (cont.)

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Upstairs hall closet is very leaky Insulation pulled aside in attic

Walls are not insulated Stairs are tied to the cold exterior wall

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ROAD MAP
Recommended Work Scope and Order of Upgrades: Results of Your Home
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Below is a prioritized “Road Map” to a healthier, more comfortable and efficient home.
Note: The upgrades below must be coordinated together to achieve desired results. Williams Residence
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Top Priority Upgrades:
1. Whole-house Shell Sealing + Weatherization
a. Major focus on upstairs hall closet, kitchen pantry room, laundry room and major floor and attic
penetrations
2. Install Chimney Balloon in formal dining room
3. Duct replacement or Sealing
4. Heat supply balancing (adjust and/or install flow dampers)
5. Crawl space insulation under entire home
6. Install wall insulation throughout home
7. Double pane sliding glass door replacement in kitchen nook
8. Install solid door between kitchen and laundry room
9. Install crawlspace moisture barrier (6-10 mil poly plastic sheeting covering entire earth surface

Next Step Upgrades:

10. Whole House Ventilation for Fresher, Healthier Air / at minimum, add spot ventilation in bathrooms
11. Replace inefficient kitchen appliances: Dishwasher & Double Oven
12. Remove both existing furances and install a single, properly sized, zone system for entire home.
13. Remediate single-pane, leaky windows starting with kitchen slider door, and any other window that is
damaged, cracked and or is unable to close (bedroom #3, master bedroom, stair well window etc.)

Towards Net Zero:

14. Size and install small Solar PV system

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SUMMARY
Dear Mr. Williams, Results of Your Home
Energy Audit
Thank you for taking the opportunity to learn more about how your home works. It’s a very important
first step to leading a more energy conscience life. Since your home works as a system, the upgrades Williams Residence
we recommended will provide the greatest benefit if completed as a whole. This report is essentially a Mar 26, 2010
road map to improving your home’s total efficiency, while considering health, comfort and lifestyle. All
of the repairs recommended have measurable targets in which we can determine if the work is
completed and will those targets.

We are a full service general contracting firm, so if you are interested in contracting with us to make
specific improvements we will be happy to provide a more detailed bid for any of the items detailed in
this report. Based on the comprehensive analysis we’ve already completed, we can lay out a detailed
preliminary work scope and price estimate to achieve the goals we’ve set. We also test-out our work
for proven results. We will be happy to discuss further costs in rough terms at any time.

Sincerely,

The Energy Beyond Design Team

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