Building+Plans

Aiken - Stone

Johnson - Grayson

Bittersweet - Nick

Rubenstein - Morgan

April 23, 2013 **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
 * The floor joist bays in the attic of the brick building
 * The ceiling joist bays above the 1st floor converted porch
 * The floor joist bays of the 1st floor converted porch
 * 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
 * Close floor vents when not in room
 * Use space heater as little as possible

Total Investment ~$1000


 * Total Renovation Cost ~$5000**
 * Anticipated Simple Pay Back of ~8 years**