Energy Audit

The Clinton Establishment

3605 Grant RD, Souris, PE

Outline

Housing Details

Audit Details and Conditions

Utility Bill Analysis

Electrical Year Comparison (before and after Heat Pump)

Humidity Analysis

Water Analysis

Benchmarking

Thermal Images

HOT 2000 Analysis

Opportunities to Upgrade

Summary

Housing Details
Clinton House 3605 Grant RD, Souris, PE
Conditioned Space

1200 ft

Year of Construction

1987

Number of Windows

14

Number of Exterior Doors

House Type

Single Detached

Heating System

Wood Boiler, Heat Pump

Hot Water

Electric, Wood Boiler

Air Leakage Rate @ 50Pa (simulated 20

mph wind)

4.18 ACH

Equivalent Leakage Area

76.32 in

Audit Details and Conditions

Date Performed

February 13, 2015

Outdoor Temperature

5 F

Indoor Temperature

75.2 F

Wind Direction

NW

Sky

Cloudy, Light Flurries

Utility Bill Analysis

As seen from this chart,
Space Heating is the largest
consumer of energy at an
82% of total energy.
Electrical appliances
consume 16%. The Space
Heating may look like a
great option to heat a home
however it is inefficient due
to how much heat is lost
through the exhausting
process.

Energy (kWh) Vs. Application

2014

Space Heating & DHW; 84%

Electrical Appliances ; 16%

Total: 68,760 kWh

Utility Bill Analysis Continued

This chart shows that
currently wood is a better
price point per kWh of energy
consumed. Typically wood
provides a better price point
because it is a cheap and
readily available resource to
heat a home.
Wood:
Electrical:
$0.01/kWh
$0.12/kWh
at $85/Cord + Service
Charge +
HST =
$0.17/kWh

Energy ($) Vs. Application

2014

Space Heating & DHW; 30%

Total: $2,575

Electrical Appliances ; 70%

Electrical 2013 and 2014 Comparison

Electrical Consumption (kWh)
Vs. Heating Degree Days
Also 2013 Vs. 2014

A Heating Degree
Day (HDD)
The number of degrees
that a days average
temp. falls below a set
point usually 18C.
5C day with a heating
set point of 18C
18 - 5= 13 HDD

Electricity (kWh)

1600

800

1400

700

1200

600

1000

500

800

400

600

300

400

200

200

100

Electrical 2014 (kWh)

Electrical 2013 (kWh)

10

HDD 2013 (@18 C)

11

12

HDD (@ 18C)

HDD 2014 (@18 C)

It can be seen that the electrical consumption is only consistent for a couple of
months. This can be related to the use of the shop most commonly used in the
winter months. There is also an electric water heater used when the wood boiler
is not in use. In May of 2014 there was an addition of a heat pump which ran
almost daily since instillation. The green and yellow lines are the HDD days for
2013 and 2014.

Annual Energy Consumption Breakdown

Other ; 20%

Lighting ; 12%

Appliances ; 15%

Hot Water; 32%

Workshop; 6%
Heating/Cooling; 14%

Annual Heat Loss

Ceiling; 8%
Ventulation; 15%

Walls; 20%

Basement ; 27%

Windows; 29%
Doors ; 2%

Humidity Analysis
The Relative Humidity levels were measured on the main and second floor
as between 38-42% and in the basement as 34-41%. They were measured
on March, 30th.
These levels are within the Health Canada recommended amounts during
the winter.
There are humidity issues in the basement during spring and summer
which can be managed by using a Humidex or dehumidifier.
The homeowner currently uses a dehumidifier in the basement.
The Heat Pump since its installation has been used to control humidity
levels on the main floor during the summer months.

Humidex vs. Dehumidifier

Dehumidifier

Humidex

Basement humidity control system

Circulates air continuously

No hassle of draining water

Can be bought or homemade

Cost to run is cheaper, the main user of electricity is a 60W fan

Costs approx. $80-$100 to

run for a spring
Water needs continual
draining
Noisy and give off heat not
ideal when the house is being
air conditioned

Water Analysis
Item

Current Rate

Recommended

Bathroom Faucet

3.7 L / Minute

2 L / Minute

Kitchen Faucet

6.6 L / Minute

2 L / Minute

Toilet

6 L / Flush

6 L / Flush

Shower

4.4 L / Minute

9.8 L / Minute or less

A rain barrel positioned at the downspout on the South Side of the work shop could
collect:
(Area of collection roof x rainfall) or (Length x Width x rainfall x 1000 L / m^3)
= (7.3m x 4m x 0.015m rain x 1000L / m^3)
= 438 Liters of water with 15 mm of rainfall

Benchmarking
Location

Year Built

Square
Footage

ACH

# of
Occupants

kWh/day

9 Waldale Dr.
Mount Herbert

1991

3067

5.4

23

Your House

1987

1200

4.18

58

1020 Lower
Rollo Bay rd.
Souris West

1984

1560

3.39

42.3

13 North Ridge
Charlottetown

1982

2058

3.4

12.6

1157 Rt. Kellys

Cross

1964

1800

6.5

28

School of
Performing Arts

1880

3240

10.48

6.67

20 Euston St.
Charlottetown

1815

1480

3.84

26.8

241 Pownal St.

Charlottetown

1800

1564

16.99

4-5

29

Thermal Images
Thermal Imagers show us where air leakage and thermal bridging occur using
radiation. The radiation also allows us to record the temperature and displays it
using different colors. In this case darker blue signifies cold.
This temp.
the
reading is
spot temp.
d
represente
t er
by the cen
box

Here we can see

the temperature
scale and how it
relates to the
colors being shown

Attic Hatches

Attic are a clear source of air leakage

There is a vast improvement with just

adding 2 of insulation in a basement

Basement
Window

Adding insulation would be beneficial

Washer
and
Dryer
Area
Areas that are venting outside
should be air sealed. The
dryer exhaust hood can be
replaced with a hood that
closes with an insulated hood
that is more air tight

http://vent.allalla.com/images/3heartland-dryer-vent.jpg

Rileys Room

Heat Pump
The temperature was -17C when these images were taken these show how well the heat
pump was performing in such cold days

Hot 2000

Item

Current

Upgrades

Walls

R18

R40

Window

R2

R5

Basement

R4

R20

Attic/Ceiling

R18

R60

Air Leakage (ACH50)

4.18

3.55

Annual Heat Loss Before and After

Upgrades

Hot 2000 Results

Air Leakage

Basement + Crawl Space

Window

Main Walls

Ceiling
0

5000

10000
Current

15000

After Upgrades

20000

25000

30000

Opportunities Basement

Insulate all remaining walls in the basement to minimum R10 (currently

R4) , as seen in the thermal images there is a clear difference between
insulated and non-insulated

Insulate headers and ceilings, not only with this decrease thermal
bridging but it will also be great sound proofing!

If flooring is ever replaced it is a great chance to add floor insulation be

sure to allow for drainage if there are any water issues

http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/images/basement_Jun25_2012_1.jp

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ack.png

Opportunities Hot Water Tank

Add a Heat Traps

Add Tank Insulating Blanket

Allows cold water to enter a water tank without

forcing heated water out

We insulate the walls of our homes, why not the

walls of our water tanks

Drain Heat Recovery

Though it may only be utilized to its full potential

when the hot water tank is being used that does
not mean it is not worth it

Reduce hot water load by 30-35%

https://knoji.com/images/user/heat-trapWater_Heater.jpg

http://www.capitalhomeenergy.com/wpcontent/uploads/2014/03/Drain-Water-HeatRecovery-Systems.gif

Opportunities Windows/Electrical
Plugs and Switches

Replace all remaining out dated windows (air seal using the steps below)

Remove trim surrounding windows, air seal with low expanding foam,
when adding the trim back on caulk around edges to further air seal.
This can be done with both new and old windows

Remove electrical plug/switches covers on the exterior walls and replace

with plate gaskets installed.

http://www.switchgaskets.com/
sealing-sockets.gif

Opportunities Attic

Add insulation from R18 to at least R60 blown in cellulose is commonly

used

Insulate the attic hatches

Use insulation on the door and an insulation cover for the frame leakage

http://www.greenesolutions.net/wpcontent/uploads/2013/02/IMAG0324.jpg

http://images.monstermarketplace.com
/stone-and-construction-tools/attictent-attic-door-insulation-covers539x298.jpg

Opportunities Solar PV
7 East of True
South

Great location to harvest solar

energy

Opportunities Summary
Item

Current

Upgrade

Provincial Incentive

Walls

R18

R40

15% of total costs,

additional R6

Window

R2

R5

$25/RSO, Energy Star only

Basement

R4

R20

15% of total costs, R12

upgrade

Attic/Ceiling

R18

R60

15% of total costs, total

R50

Heat Drain Recovery

n/a

Installed

10% total cost, greater

that 30% efficiency to
qualify

Energy Star
Programmable
Thermostat

n/a

Installed

10% total cost

Air
Sealing
Notes
of caution:

n/a

n/a

15% total costs

Before insulating check for moisture especially in basement and crawlspace

Direct downspouts away from foundation
Insulate the first 2 meters on hot and cold water pipes on water heater
Use power bars to save turn office equipment off
Install carbon monoxide and smoke alarms on each floor

Design Heat Loss before and after

upgrades
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0

Before

After
Btu/hr

Summary
The opportunities to upgrade that should be top priority would be as listed
1. Basement Insulation and Air Sealing
2. Hot Water Services
3. Windows/Electrical Plugs and Switches
4. Attic
Adding Programmable Thermostats that are timer based can be set to adjust temperatures
automatically between day and night. There are also programmable thermostats that can
turn the hot water tank on when the fire goes out to ensure there is always hot water.
If the siding was ever replaced it would be an ideal time to add insulation to approx. R60 and
air seal.
If there are any more concerns refer to the Formatted Upgrades Report