Tool 05 / Check energy

DESIGN THE LOAD BEFORE YOU BUY THE EQUIPMENT.

Compare code baseline, balanced, and high-performance packages. Tie envelope decisions to HVAC size, electrical demand, solar readiness, operating cost, and the controls the owner will actually use.

Projected saving: $428/mo
Peak reduction: 1.8 kW
Open actions: 04
Model revision: E-07

Energy workbench

SIX SYSTEMS, ONE LOAD PATH.

Monthly savings

$428.50

+12.4%

Efficiency rating

A+

Peak

Peak demand

8.2 kW

-1.8 kW

Carbon reduction

2.4 t

Annual

24-hour model

CONSUMPTION ANALYSIS

Smart buildTraditional

00:00

04:00

08:00

12:00

16:00

20:00

Peak window

4:00–6:00 PM

Largest load

HVAC / 42%

Control target

8.2 kW max

Recommended work

MAKE THE BEST DOLLAR MOVE FIRST.

Tighten west envelope

Air sealing and improved glazing reduce late-day cooling load.

$118/mo

Payback 4.8 years

Right-size heat pump

Use the current room-by-room load instead of rule-of-thumb tonnage.

$164/mo

Payback 5.2 years

Reserve solar pathway

Protect roof area, conduit route, panel space, and battery location now.

$96/mo

Payback 7.1 years

Heat-pump water heater

Confirm room volume, condensate, service access, and cool-air impact.

$50/mo

Payback 3.9 years

Package comparison

PUT COST, SAVINGS, AND PERFORMANCE ON ONE LINE.

Scenario 01

Code baseline

Added cost: $0
Monthly saving: $0/mo

Scenario 02

Balanced build

Added cost: +$18,400
Monthly saving: $292/mo

Scenario 03

High performance

A+

Added cost: +$31,900
Monthly saving: $428/mo