Some energy statistics
Energy statistics for 2011
I perform many audits throughout the year, keeping the data for later analysis. Here is what I've come up with from the audits performed in 2011:
2011 Statistical Data
Averages
Highs
Lows
Square feet
3,020
8,000
1,100
Cubic feet
28,517
80,000
8,800
Leakage (CFM50)
3,284
12,115
850
Gas BTUs
108,252,517
384,000,000
0
kWh BTUs
56,507,201
227,895,100
0
Total BTUs
122,607,026
424,504,986
HDD
5,571
CDD
755
Stories
1.7
3
1
Occupants
4
15
2
N-Factor
20
25.8
13.3
Year Built
1979
2006
1930
6,709
1,334
0
4,003
24
Square feet: The amount of conditioned floor space for a building
Cubic feet: The result of the square footage and the height of every room
Leakage (CFM50): The amount of leakage in cubic feet per minute when the house is depressurized to -50 Pascals
Gas BTUs: The total amount of BTUs consumed as a result of burning gas
kWh BTUs: The total amount of BTUs consumed as a result of using electricity
Total BTUs: The total amount of BTUs consumed from both gas and electricity
HDD: Heating Degree Days (environmental conditions when heating is necessary)
CDD: Cooling Degree Days (environmental conditions when cooling is necessary)
Stories: Amount of levels of a home
Occupants: Total people occupying a home full time
N-Factor: Environmental conditions affecting how a home is exposed to the elements like wind, shade, and temperature swings
Year Built: Year in which the home was built
Using this data, we can compare homes we audit with averages to determine how far from the average a home might be and make recommendations accordingly. In addition, we can use this data for some much more. For example, look at the chart below. Add up all of your utilities (gas and/or electric) for the past year and plot that on the graph, intersecting with the square footage of your home. The solid line indicates the averages based on these parameters. If your intersection is not close to the line, you can most likely benefit from an energy audit.
