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ENERGY EFFICIENCY Flashcards

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Building Envelope

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Parts of a building’s fabric that separate conditioned spaces from non-conditioned spaces.

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% of Energy related greenhouse gas emissions from buildings

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Energy used in buildings accounts for around 20% of all energy related greenhouse gas emissions.

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Thermal Mass

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How well a material retains heat

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Heating & Cooling Load

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Energy required to maintain comfortable internal temperature. Defines energy efficiency of a conditioned space.

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Glazing

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Refers to complete window systems (glass & frame)

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R-Value

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Thermal Resistance (Insulation)

  • Typically used for wall assemblies (Total R-Value)
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U-Value

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Thermal Conductance (opposite of R-Value)

  • Typically used for glazing
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SHGC

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  • Solar Admittance
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Three key factors that contribute to energy efficiency of a building

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1) Passive Solar Design
2) Building Sealing/Insulation
3) Appliances/Services

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Two key building attributes that define energy efficiency requirements

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Building Class & Climate Zone

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Energy Efficiency Section in Vol One

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Section J

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12
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What are the energy efficiency Performance
Requirements in NCC Volume One?

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  • reduce energy consumption and peak energy demand
  • reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • improve occupant health and amenity.
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13
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Nathers and applicable NCC sections

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Nathers = Nationwide Housing Energy Rating Scheme

  • Used as a DTS solution
  • Volume One (Class 2 & 4 SOUs)
  • Volume Two (Class 01)
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NatHERS Star Rating Requirements

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Rating 1 -10 Measuring Annual Energy Load

Volume One (Class 2 & 4):
6 star SOU Minimum, 7 Star Collective Minimum

Volume Two (Class 1):
7 Star Minimum

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Key DTS Provisions for Section J SOUs

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  • Nathers Rating
  • Lighting Reqs
  • Sealing Reqs
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NABERS

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National Australian Built Environment Scheme

  • Verification Method for Section J (Class 3,5,6 & common areas of class 2)
17
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Green Star

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Rating software that benchmarks against a DTS Compliant Reference Building

  • Verification Method for Section J (All Classes except Class 2 & 4 SOU)
18
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Energy Efficiency Section Volume Two

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H6

19
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Performance Requirements in H6

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Energy Usage & Thermal Performance

20
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Can NatHERS meet all Section H6 reqs

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No. There are other requirements too (sealing, lighting, etc…)

21
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Alternative DTS to NAtHERS in H6

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Compliance with relevant references ABCB Housing Provision Parts

22
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Sections in Housing Provisions Energy Efficiency Part

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Building Fabric
Building Glazing
Building Sealing
Whole of Home Energy Usage
Ceiling Fans
Services

APE Part 02 (12 decks)

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