ENERGY EFFICIENCY Flashcards
Building Envelope
Parts of a building’s fabric that separate conditioned spaces from non-conditioned spaces.
% of Energy related greenhouse gas emissions from buildings
Energy used in buildings accounts for around 20% of all energy related greenhouse gas emissions.
Thermal Mass
How well a material retains heat
Heating & Cooling Load
Energy required to maintain comfortable internal temperature. Defines energy efficiency of a conditioned space.
Glazing
Refers to complete window systems (glass & frame)
R-Value
Thermal Resistance (Insulation)
- Typically used for wall assemblies (Total R-Value)
U-Value
Thermal Conductance (opposite of R-Value)
- Typically used for glazing
SHGC
- Solar Admittance
Three key factors that contribute to energy efficiency of a building
1) Passive Solar Design
2) Building Sealing/Insulation
3) Appliances/Services
Two key building attributes that define energy efficiency requirements
Building Class & Climate Zone
Energy Efficiency Section in Vol One
Section J
What are the energy efficiency Performance
Requirements in NCC Volume One?
- reduce energy consumption and peak energy demand
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- improve occupant health and amenity.
Nathers and applicable NCC sections
Nathers = Nationwide Housing Energy Rating Scheme
- Used as a DTS solution
- Volume One (Class 2 & 4 SOUs)
- Volume Two (Class 01)
NatHERS Star Rating Requirements
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
Key DTS Provisions for Section J SOUs
- Nathers Rating
- Lighting Reqs
- Sealing Reqs