MAISON UPFIT
Well-insulated, airtight, and already fitted with a Heat Recovery Ventilation system, the Maison Project provided a perfect opportunity to perform minor conservation efforts to maximum financial benefits, while incorporating renewable energy.
Multiple small steps added up to significant savings of both energy and costs. Vampire or phantom loads were eliminated with the use of timer outlets and energy smart power strips. The computer was set to advanced sleep modes. Occupancy sensors were installed in closets, and compact fluorescents replaced many of the 65W incandescent light bulbs. Once we minimized the indoor electrical consumption, we added 4.2 KW Solar Photovoltaic Array to reduce the home's carbon footprint as well as the family's utility bills.
In order to address gas reduction, we replaced an inefficient hot water recirculation pump with a motion sensor-operated recirculation pump. An integrated aqua-stat shuts the pump off when the hot water needs are met, ensuring the homeowners maximum savings without compromising their comfort. The gas hot water heater was replaced with solar hot water paired with an efficient Tankless Hot Water Heater. In addition, we insulated all of the hot water pipes to increase efficiency.
By pairing the Maison Project with all available incentives, the homeowners were able to recoup 42% of the total project cost and achieve an estimated annual cost savings of $1,147.20! They reduced their carbon footprint 15,043 lbs/C02 per year which is equivalent to the energy needs of a small home!
- Solar hot water sized to provide 70% of the home's total hot water usage
- Tankless Water Heater installed to meet total demand
- 4.2 KW Photovoltiac Array
- CFL light bulbs replaced high energy incandescent bulbs
- Occupancy sensors minimized unnecessary lighting
- Timer outlets and smart power strips reduced indoor electrical consumption
- Computer was programmed to eliminate energy drain
- An efficient hot water recirculation pump with motion sensors addressed gas reduction
- Incentives and rebates enabled homeowners to recoup 42% of the project's total cost
- PowerHouse changes generated an estimated annual savings of $1,147.20
- The homeowners reduced their carbon footprint by 15,053 lbs. of CO2 annually, which is the equivalent of a small home
- The project reduced gas usage and electrical consumption
- Unnecessary lighting and energy drain were eliminated
Total lbs CO2 Saved Annually
15,043.64
Annual Cost Savings
$1,147.20
Rate of Return (Year 1)
4.23%
Rate of Return (Year 20)
6.81%
