How does the energy analysis work?
We use a sophisticated energy analysis programme, that utilizes algorithms based upon ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers), Modified Degree Day Method. This is considered an acceptable way to estimate thermal energy use in small buildings by the engineering community. Our software allows us to estimate energy consumption in small buildings based upon the building heating and cooling loads and local weather data statistics. Once we model the amount of energy it takes to heat, cool and provide domestic hot water for a home for a typical year, it is relatively easy to compare the operating costs of various types of heating systems delivering the calculated amount of energy; a Geothermal System being one of them.
We use a sophisticated energy analysis program, that utilizes algorithms based upon ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers), Modified Degree Day Method. This is considered an acceptable way to estimate thermal energy use in small buildings by the engineering community. Our software allows us to estimate energy consumption in small buildings based upon the building heating and cooling loads and local weather data statistics. Once we model the amount of energy it takes to heat, cool and provide domestic hot water for a home for a typical year, it is relatively easy to compare the operating costs of various types of heating systems delivering the calculated amount of energy; a Geothermal System being one of them.
