Zero Energy Homes

An Economic and Sustainable Solution

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International Drivers Global Risks from the existing energy system

Source: Innovolve group, november 2010

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National Drivers

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Green Mortgages program (INFONAVIT)

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Mexico abatement cost curve for energy consumption identify buildings as one of the 7 areas of opportunity which are PRONASEs main goal

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PRONASE: Learning from International Experiences

Areas of opportunity in Buildings:

1. 2. 3. 4Promoting technological change Design and proper construction of the Thermal Envelope of buildings Efficient Home appliances and AC units Promoting behavior change in the end-user.

Actions for energy efficiency in Mexico:

1. To support low income groups 2. To define standards for equipment and systems (standardization) 3. To promote technological change through economic incentives 4. Changing patterns of behavior. 5. Certification and labeling , Green Financing, etc

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The energy consumption for air conditioning responds to local climate conditions.
(Up to 59% of total demand of the energy of a households)

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Around the world, actions to reduce energy consumption for air conditioning have focused on three groups of measures

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Most of the growth in emissions will come from electricity generation to feed space cooling and the other uses (UNEPS, July, 2010)

Baseline projections of CO2 eqv. emissions of Mexicos residential buildings (2006-2050)

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Imperative to design the: House as a system

House performance is a function of: The outside environment The building envelope The house mechanical systems The house occupants

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House as a system
(summary)

Applying building science principles allows for the construction of energy efficient, durable healthy buildings The house must be treated as a system to ensure expected performance Airtightness in combination with a distributed ventilation system is critical for energy efficiency, building durability and occupant comfort A well insulated building envelope with an air barrier and correctly placed vapor barrier reduces energy use, eliminates condensation and mold growth and provides a comfortable indoor environment

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