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California’s Largest ZNE Communities: Designing, Marketing, Buildingand Measuring Performance
Garth TorvestadSenior Technical Consultant
www.ConSol.org
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Overview
• CEC EPIC-funded “Demonstration Project”– Show production builders that ZNE can be done at scale
– Overcome remaining obstacles to adoption of ZNE through repetition, research and analysis
– Collect data to improve models and understanding
• Largest single-family ZNE communities in CA– Highlands (45 homes)
– RidgeView (58 homes)
• 20+ homes currently in the construction pipeline
• CEC project ends in March 2020
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Project Locations
RidgeViewZero Energy
Highlands Zero Energy
Central Fresno
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DeYoung Properties
• 3-generation builder in Fresno/Clovis
• Build between 50-100 homes/year
• 3 of 5 active subdivisions are ZNE
• Use “Zero Energy” for marketing
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DeYoung Properties
• Mid-market builder:– Entry-level
– Move-up
• Leader in EE/ZNE for 10+ years
• First ZNE subdivision “Envision”
• At least 50% single story product
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Project Team
• California Homebuilding Foundation
• DeYoung Properties
• ConSol
• Opinion Dynamics
• Energy Solutions
• UC Davis
• And many more……
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Approach to ZNE
• 2x6 Walls w/ Advanced Framing (R-21 + R4)
• Unvented Attic with R-38 Owens Corning Boxed Netting
• Rheem 3.5 EF Heat Pump Water Heater
• Lennox XP-20 Variable Capacity Heat Pump HVAC
• Dual-pane Low-e Argon Fill Windows
• CURB Circuit-Level Energy Management System (also used for data collection)
• Tesla Rooftop PV (sized on source basis)
• 100% LED Lighting• Electric Oven• Electric Heat Pump Clothes
Dryer• Induction Cooktop (option)• Battery Storage (option)• Gas Cooktop (standard)• Gas Fireplace (option)
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Research and Analysis Topics
1. Ground-up floor plan redesigns for ZNE
2. Consumer preference and market for ZNE
3. Obstacles to full electrification
4. Most cost effective approaches to ZNE
5. Data collection for comparison to CBECC models
6. Ventilation strategies and IAQ measurements
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Architectural Redesign for ZNE
• Objectives:– Design “next-gen” DeYoung ZNE homes from the ground-up
– Consider energy impacts of layout and design from the outset
– Attempt to reconcile energy with consumer preferences and construction costs
• Two all-new floor plans:– 1800 sq. ft. (Plan 1)
– 2100 sq. ft. (Plan 2)
• Project team (energy nerds) +
• DeYoung +
• Bassenian Lagoni Architects
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Architectural Redesign for ZNE
• Limitations and Preferences:– Slab construction (no crawlspace)
– Single story
– Garage in front
– 50% max lot coverage
– Side/Front/Back setbacks
– Must enter into great room
– Great room must open to backyard
– Can be built on any axis
– Simple roof design to control costs
– Roof layout varies depending on style (Tuscan, Modern, Italianate, etc.)
– Move secondary bedrooms (kids) closer to master bedroom
– Avoid kids bedroom facing the street
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Best Selling Floor Plan—CurrentDucts in UVA, Conventional Duct Layout
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Redesign Plan 1(a)—Compact Design, Ducts in Conditioned Space, Dropped Ceiling
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Redesign Plan 1(b)—Compact Design, Ducts in Conditioned Space, Dropped Ceiling
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Redesign Plan 1(c)—Compact Design, Ducts in Conditioned Space, Dropped Ceiling
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Best Selling Floor Plan—CurrentPipes in Attic/Slab, WH in Garage
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Best Selling Floor Plan—CurrentPipes in Attic/Slab, WH in Garage, Recirc
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Architectural Redesign for ZNE—Plan 1Plumbing Layout (Draft)—WH in Garage
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Architectural Redesign for ZNE—Plan 1Plumbing Layout (Draft)—WH in Mech Closet
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Research and Analysis Topics
1. Ground-up floor plan redesigns for ZNE
2. Consumer preference and market for ZNE
3. Obstacles to full electrification
4. Most cost effective approaches to ZNE
5. Data collection for comparison to CBECC models
6. Ventilation strategies and IAQ measurements
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Consumer Surveys
Respondent GroupNumber of
Completes
Percent of Total Respondents
Homeowners 120 24%
Homebuyers 380 76%
Total 500 100%
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Consumer Surveys—Recent Buyers
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Consumer Surveys—Home Shoppers
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Consumer Survey—How Important is each Feature?
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Consumer Survey—What is Zero Net Energy?
0.3%
0.4%
0.7%
0.9%
1%
1%
2%
2%
3%
4%
4%
5%
6%
6%
8%
8%
10%
16%
21%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
Solar storage
Scam, con
Wind energy or other renewables
Off grid
A network, networking, internet, or no network
Home performance
Zero/low CO2 emissions, climate change
Energy, energy consumption
Home uses no energy at all
No energy
Home has no energy bills
Environmentally friendly, sustainable, or green
A company, brand, or program
Home has lower energy bills
Solar power/electricity
Correct definition of ZNE*
Good idea, quality idea, excellent idea
Low energy use, efficiency, no energy wasted
Don't know or never heard of it
Percent of Valid Responses
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Heard of ZNE—but what does it mean?
22%
28%
33%
41%
43%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
ZNE homes are well insulated
ZNE homes have low carbon emissions
Over the course of a year, a ZNE home
generates as much energy as it
consumes
There must be a renewable energy
source at the home, such as solar
panels that produce electricity
ZNE homes have efficient appliances
Percent of Respondents
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Willingness to Pay for ZNE—Already Bought a House
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Willingness to Pay—Still Shopping
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Consumer Survey—Importance of Having Natural Gas
8.0
6.7 6.8
7.8 7.67.0
7.4
6.05.2
7.26.6
6.1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Indoor
Cooking
Outdoor
Cooking
Fireplace Water
Heating
Clothes
Dryer
Furnace
Homeowners (n=120) Homebuyers (n=380)
*
*
*
* **
Extremely
Important
Not at all
important
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Valuation and Lending for ZNE Homes
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Research and Analysis Topics
1. Ground-up floor plan redesigns for ZNE
2. Consumer preference and market for ZNE
3. Obstacles to full electrification
4. Most cost effective approaches to ZNE
5. Data collection for comparison to CBECC models
6. Ventilation strategies and IAQ measurements
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Circuit Level MonitoringHouse 1 (4237)
Main Panel Layout Sub Panel Layout
CT# Load Ph Load CT# CT# Load Ph Load CT#
CT1 30ADryer
3030A 2P
B CT1 30A Dinning Nook1 20A 1P A
15A 1P AFCI
2 Smoke AlarmsCT9 30A
CT2 30A 28 A Outlets
CT3 30AOven
2630A 2P
B30A 2P
25Furnace
CT7 50A CT2 30A Kitchen GFCI3 20A 1P B
15A 1P AFCI
4Master Bed + Master Bath +
Outlets
CT10 30A
CT4 30A 24 A 23 By Fridge
CT5 50AWater Heater
2230A 2P
B35A 2P
21A/C Unit
CT8 50A CT2 30A Kitchen GFCI5 20A 1P A
15A 1P AFCI
6Great Room +
Outlets
CT11 30A
CT6 50A 20 A 19 By Hood
Sub Panel18
100A 2PB CT3 30A
Washer 7 20A 1P B15A 1P
AFCI8
Bedrooms 2-3 + Outlets
CT12 30A
16 A
CT4 30ADishwasher 9 20A 1P A
15A 1P AFCI
10Master Bed +
Master Bath + Lights
CT13 30A
CT5 30ARefrigerator 11 20A 1P B
15A 1P AFCI
12Dining + Great Room + Lights
CT14 30A
CT6 30AMicrowave 13 20A 1P A
15A 1P AFCI
14Kitchen + Nook +
Lights
CT15 30A
CT7 30ADisposal 15 20A 1P B
15A 1P AFCI
16Entry + Bedrooms 2-
3 + Lights
CT16 30A
CT8 30ABath GFCI 17 20A 1P A
15A 1P AFCI
18Garage Opener + Sprinklers GFCI
CT17 30A
B15A 1P
AFCI20
Garage GFCL + Exterior Plugs
CT18 30A
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Circuit Level MonitoringHouse 2 (4244)
Main Panel Layout Sub Panel Layout
CT# Load Ph Load CT# CT# Load Ph Load CT#
CT1 30A Power Blaster 16 15A 1P B CT1 30ADining Outlets 1 20A 1P A
15A 1P AFCI
2Laundry + Bedrooms 2-3 + Bath 2 + Lights
CT9 30A
CT2 30A Washer 14 20A 1P A
Sub Panel12
100A 2PB
40A 2P11
RangeCT6 30A CT2 30A
Microwave 3 20A 1P B15A 1P
AFCI4
Master Bed + Great Room + Outlets
CT10 30A
10 A 9 CT7 30A
CT3 50AFurnace 220
830A 2P
B35A 2P
7A/C Unit
CT8 50A CT3 30AKitchen GFCI 5 20A 1P A
15A 1P AFCI
6Master Bath + Living
Room + LightsCT11 30A
6 A 5
CT4 30ADryer
430A 2P
B30A 2P
3Water Heater 220
CT9 50A CT4 30ARefrigerator 7 20A 1P B
15A 1P AFCI
8 Bedroom 2 + OutletsCT12 30A
CT5 30A 2 A 1 CT10 50A
CT5 30AKitchen GFCI 9 20A 1P A
15A 1P AFCI
10Entry + Kitchen + Dinning + Lights
CT13 30A
B15A 1P
AFCI12 Bedroom 3 + Outlets
CT14 30A
CT6 30ADishwasher 13 20A 1P A
B15A 1P
AFCI16
Garage Door Opener + Sprinklers GFCI
CT15 30A
CT7 30ADisposal 17 20A 1P A
CT8 30ABath GFCI 19 20A 1P B
15A 1P AFCI
20 Garage GFCICT16 50A
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Circuit Level Monitoring
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Circuit Level Monitoring
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Water Heater Instrumentation
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HPWH Research
• Thermal Storage/Load Shift
– Install thermostatic mixing valve
– After morning peak water demand, slowly begin raising setpoint from 125 up to 140 using abundant power and off-peak rates
– At 3pm or 4pm (depending on TOU rate schedule), set back to 125
– Study whether the heat pump or heating element turned on before the end of TOU peak (8pm or 9pm)
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HPWH Research
• Ducting in/out of Unvented Attic– Single story homes only at this time
– Water heaters come equipped to receive 6” flex
– Once in attic, run supply and return air ~10’ each direction (away from each other)
– Measure air temp and humidity at the duct terminations and attic temp and humidity
– Does the WH run more efficiently? Faster recovery? Any difference in attic temperature?