Cost of energy conservation measures for new housing

2019/07/29 by Dumont, R. S., Orr, H. W.
#break even point #cost benefit analysis #costs #energy conservation #new housing

paper · doi:10.4224/40000536

Abstract

This report presents a study of the costs for the extra energy conservation measures that are now being used in a significant number of low energy houses in Western Canada. For an average size, contractor-built new house, the extra costs are in the range of 3,000 to 5,000. The payback, depending on the particular energy conservation measures employed, ranges from 4 to 25 years.

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