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Carlos Haiad, P.E., JCH Energy Management Solutions, Inc. |
Significant attention has been given to get residential new construction to reach zero net energy (ZNE) as already seen in many city (e.g. Austin), county (e.g., Tucson-Prima) and state (e.g., California) energy code requirements. This presentation focuses on retrofitting single-family homes to reach ZNE status. The presentation provides the results of retrofitting three blocks of homes with different levels of energy efficiency measures, demand response strategies, renewable energy systems, battery energy storage units, and electric vehicles charging stations in the quest to reach ZNE. The presentation also highlights potential electric grid impact of some of these technologies.