"Decades of experience in the Culinary realm give me a slightly different perspective. It is the capture area of the hood that is of significance. Installing sides will never go over, but if the hood were required to extend some predetermined…"
"Ratings and software combine to make estimates
True analysis comes from Consumption: Utility data, past bills, etc
Occupant behavior can skew the results 50% or more
Structural modifications can induce further changes
I've done one year studies here…"
"Agreeing with Ted here,
"Models are tools for modelers like hammers are tools for carpenters"
Just cause you own a hammer doesn't mean you can set a nail without a dimple :)"
"Yes, and when I cannot sleep I do my own version counting the length of time my FAN runs to reset my internal temp then take into account the current Delta T of the night and then, finally when does the furnace come back on!
"Glen,
Thanks for this breakdown. If the objective is to help those in need, would it not be best to leave the rates alone and use Efficiency upgrades in the valley in the low to moderate income sectors? Perhaps increasing the benefits charges on…"
"Bud,
My Energy awareness is an ongoing process.The first thing I always do when trying to calculate things is convert everything to one standard unit. In my case btu's. When I look at homes(I'm down on the Southern Command Post in Kittery) I…"
I'm just outside Bangor. Before Energy Auditing I used to service computers for Peoples Heritage bank so traveled Kittery to Fort Kent, plus some Vermont and NH so I'm familiar with some of that area. I've been trying to get down to some of the events in Portland, but health and old age have kept me sidelined for the past two years. Doing extremely well now so hoping to get more active. Look forward to meeting you at some point.
Jim, sorry I did not see your message regarding the WSU code document until today. My suggestion is to contact Gary Nordeen at WSU directly and see if he can help you. He's a good guy and I'm sure he will do whatever he can. 360-956-2000.
DM
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Kittery, ME
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Jazpek
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BPI, Efficiency Maine, Energy Star, EPA Lead Safe, USGBC
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Hi Jim,
I'm just outside Bangor. Before Energy Auditing I used to service computers for Peoples Heritage bank so traveled Kittery to Fort Kent, plus some Vermont and NH so I'm familiar with some of that area. I've been trying to get down to some of the events in Portland, but health and old age have kept me sidelined for the past two years. Doing extremely well now so hoping to get more active. Look forward to meeting you at some point.
Bud
Jim, sorry I did not see your message regarding the WSU code document until today. My suggestion is to contact Gary Nordeen at WSU directly and see if he can help you. He's a good guy and I'm sure he will do whatever he can. 360-956-2000.
DM