SCI 1901E - Energy

Objectives - Introduction to the Home Heating Audit

Lesson notes:

During this lesson, we will complete topics from Chapter 5 and discuss the Home Energy Audit. You should print out one copy the instructions and each form required for the audit from the textbook Web site and bring them to class. We will perform an example audit in class.

Objectives:

1. Understand and be able to perform the calculations required to complete a home heating audit.

2. Understand the requirements for the home heating audit report.

Vocabulary:

no new vocabulary

Homework:

Read the instruction sheet for the Home Heating Audit from Appendix C of your textbook.  This Appendix is also available at the textbook Web site.

Compute the number of heating degree days for a home located in Atlanta, GA, if the indoor temperature is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Additional sources of information:

During this course you will perform a formal heating audit for your home. An introduction to the techniques for performing the calculations associated with the audit is provided in this lesson. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory provides a Home Energy Saver which performs similar calculations. Five bonus points are available on your heating audit if you include the results of the Home Energy Saver calculations with your report.

Last update: February 11, 2009