[Greenbuilding] Subject: Re: please rant: thar she blows

[Corwyn]

On Apr 09, 2007, at 20:27, Nick Pine wrote:

> Corwyn writes:
>
>>> X10 occupancy sensors?
>
>> What wattage are those?
>
> Lowish, but you might use them with higher power X10 controls with 1/2 
> hour
> delays.
>
>>>>  2. In a reasonably well insulated home, (upgraded existing housing)
>>>>  how much of a difference in energy consumption could this approach
>>>> have?
>>>
>>> ... 75%.
>>
>> I would love to see the analysis that came up with that number.
>
> Try some numbers, if you like. It's not difficult.

I replaced my indoor design temperature of 65º with 45º in my house 
simulator,  I got a reduction of about 37%.  That is before adding back 
the local heating of individuals.

So, if you could pass on your analysis, in particular your assumptions, 
I would appreciate it.

Thank You Kindly,

Corwyn


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