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1. Our Net-Zero Home

2. Considering a solar electric system?

3. New Technologies in Solar Electric

OurNet-Zero Home

David RouseBy

drouse@windstream.net

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Welcome to Our Home!David & Jeanne Rouse

Photo: Sara C. Tobias/The Sentinel

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See for yourself!Visit our home during the

Green Energy Ohio Tour

Sign-up at:

http://www.greenenergyohio.org

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Why did we build it?•

A heirloom family home!

An investment!

Reduce dependence on ___________

Challenge to build a livable net-zero home

An environmental statement

To stop pollution (fracking, carbon, …)

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Design ApproachStart with a Passive Solar Home

Energy efficient structureEnergy managementEnergy storageSustainable heat sourcePassive solar gain

Add Solar Electric (to reduce bill, grid independence …)Power needsElectric usage analysisArray/inverter sizing

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1: Chiras, Daniel D. , Chelsea Green Publishing, White River Junction Vermont, Oct. 20022: Skinner, Tina, , Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 20063: New Society Publishers, May 2007

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The solar house passive heating and cooling,

Artisan Crafted Timber Frame HomesPhotovoltaics Design and Installation Manual,

How to build a totally renewable energy home!

A unique home in Licking county!

1. Maximum Insulation

2. Utilize Passive Solar

3. Rely on Bio-Mass Heating

4. Solar Electric for the rest

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1. Maximum InsulationHigh R-Value

Type of insulationSeparate structure from insulation layer

Window selection

Insulate everywhere

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2. Passive Solar

Solar energy to warm roomNatural lightingSun heats thermal mass in winterAwnings panels shade in summer

View is important

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Bio-Mass Heating

Masonry heater heats houseNatural stone provides thermal mass heat source“Pizza” oven Attractive centerpiece of living room

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Video Clip: John Rouse

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Taken July. 1, 2015

~ 9KW solar panels

Awnings use of solar panels

Winter and summer orientation of solar panels

Emergency service (battery back-up)

4. Solar Electric

More details on each area

1.Maximum Insulation

2.Utilize Passive Solar

3.Rely on Bio-Mass Heating

4.Solar Electric for the rest

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1. Maximum InsulationHigh R-Value SIP PanelsTemperature independent Timber Frame

Internal structureSequesters carbonLooks beautiful too!

Casement windows> 2” foam in basementMinimum shell penetrationERV for fresh air management

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Thermal ModelAmount of insulationType and number of windowsWindow frame structureAir infiltrationWindow insulators (shades, curtains…)Seasonal (monthly) solar gainAmount of thermal massElectric usageOccupants

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2. Passive Solar

Window ShadesControl LightInsulate at nightInsulate large windows

Four types of glassDual clearLow ESmart SunTM

Passive SunTM

Sun heats thermal mass in winterAwnings panels shade in summer

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Glass Selection

North: Insulate with Low-E

East and West: Block summer morning and evening heat with Smart SunTM

South living area: Allow solar gain and block UV with Passive SunTM.South basement: Maximize solar gain with dual clear glass.

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Passive Solar Gain

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Basement levelWindows for solar gainDual pane clear glassInsulated concrete floorWindows for plantsNight window insulation

Main LevelView importantSmart sun glassSolar shades

Upper levelThermal gain UV controlPassive sun glass

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3.

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Bio-Mass Heating

Masonry heater heats houseHeats thermal massUsing 1 cu. ft. woodLasts 12 hrs.

94% efficientNatural stone provides attractive heat storage“Pizza” oven

Great for cooking Secondary combustion chamber

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Biomass Heating SystemTemp-Cast

safe (enjoyable) to touch

Temp-Cast

Temp-Cast

The masonry heater is the heart of our Biomass heating system. There is no safer wood burning heater. After the brief fire all surfaces are . Because of its high (94%) combustion efficiency it not only qualifies as a Biomass heater but also ensures that there is virtually no threat from chimney fires.

The unit is wrapped with Indiana limestone (~70,000lbs.) to store the energy created by a high temperature fire from 1 cu. ft. of wood. The heat (~200,000 BTU) is slowly released throughout the day.

Masonry heaters have evolved over the past 300 years in places like Russia, Finland and Sweden. For these northern people effective wood heating was absolutely necessary to survive.

is based upon the same design and is manufactured just across the Canadian Niagara Falls border and is distributed through North America.

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~40 lbs. wood

Burns at ~1200 F

1 hr. burnTime laps

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Video Clip: Seth Rouse

Outside temperature first year.

-24 Degrees outside

67 Degrees inside

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4. Solar Electric

Dual use of solar panels

Winter and Summer orientation5 KW summer 27 degree roof pitch

4 KW winter 45 degree for snow shed

Dual mode of operationSustainable service

Power when the grid is out

Emergency service (battery back-up)Power when the grid is out

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Uninterrupted system realization

The Grid

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Solar panels Solar panel controller

Batteries

Inverter

Network interface

House electricpanel

Critical power panel

Sustainablepower panel

HOUSe

Blue – W/O PV

Red – Uninterruptable PVGreen – Grid tied PV

Usage Meter

Making it happen

Brandon KinnardKinnard Construction

Richard DownsSunrise Solar

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Accumulative Electric View

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Meter Reading in KWhr

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Real-time power plot!

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Why add batteries?

Power when grid is downSun shining

No sunshine

Manage utility charging structuresSelf consumption (price differential)

Peak charging premiums

Time of day charging premiums

Network overload conditions

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Our Energy Usage Classification

Critical ServicesWeather radio

Night/Critical Lights

Refrigerator

Internet access

Critical outlets

Sustainable livingWell pump

Hot water

ERV and Air circulation

Microwave/stove top

Laptop/phone charging

Washing machine

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Normal ServiceClothes DryerDishwasherAccent lightingFlood lightsSink waste disposalHeat pumpPrinter/scannerEntertainment centerOvenCordless phoneToolsEverything elseRemaining outlets

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Electronics

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“The question”?What is the “payoff period”?

Is this a meaningful question?

What is the value of clean air and water?

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System cost is less than 5% of house cost.

Increased resale value of no utility bills?

What is the payoff of our window awnings?

What is the payoff of our fireplace?

What if we used stone in front of house?

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The real reason we are doing this!

And for all generations!Ella Marie Addie

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Thank You

Email at drouse@windstream.net

Hope to hear from you!

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