Work+Plan+and+Schedule

Team Responsibilities and Roles

 * Work Elements**
 * summarize major energy sources, graph by year, graph by month (over years)
 * identify and list energy systems in each building and what functions each supports
 * brainstorm approaches to reducing specific energy outputs/function
 * brainstorm efficiencies not yet considered for each energy system
 * approach responsible parties to develop strategies to reduce usage
 * approach responsible parties to install efficiencies

Rubenstein data so far: **Bittersweet House Energy Saving Action Plan** The following is a recommended energy action plan for the Bittersweet home at 151 S Prospect Street, Burlington, Vermont. This is a combination of an energy audit done by Vermont Gas in 2004 and additional suggestions by the greening of Aiken Interns led by Deane Wang and Gary Hawley.

Energy Conservation Measures (Vermont Gas)

- Update boiler controls such that the boiler no longer maintains temperature between calls for space heat - An insulated, hinged, and weather- stripped hatch installed in the opening at the top of the attic stair - Dense packed cellulose installed in the following places: - Insulation above the kitchen addition upgraded to R40 with open blown cellulose - R10 foam insulation and weather stripping applied to the bulkhead door - Comprehensive air sealing to reduce natural infiltration
 * o The floor joist bays in the attic of the brick building
 * o The ceiling joist bays above the 1st floor converted porch
 * o The floor joist bays of the 1st floor converted porch
 * o The framing bays of the slanted ceilings

Total Investment: ~$4000 Vermont gas with contribute ~$1375 (according to 2004 estimate)

Additional Conservation Measures (Aiken Interns)

- Behavioral change - Temporary calk or weather sealing inside windows in winter - Install occupancy sensors - Install compact florescent or LED bulbs where possible - Close off fireplace - Install new programmable thermostats
 * o Close floor vents when not in room
 * o Use space heater as little as possible

Total Investment ~$1000


 * Total Renovation cost ~$5000**
 * Anticipated simple pay back of ~8 years **


 * Johnson House Energy Saving Action Plan**

The following is a recommended action plan for the Johnson House located at 617 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont. There was an energy audit done on the building by Vermont Gas, but we have yet to receive the data from it. In the mean time the following is what we noticed could be done when we took a tour of the building.

-Timers for the following -Programable thermostat -New front door or temporary fix of new gaskets -Add thermostat to second floor
 * Entrance light
 * Plasma TV
 * Hallway lights

Total Cost ~$400 not including the addition of a thermostat to the second floor which may be a considerable cost.