1. Energy 3D House Parameters
7th Grade Science
2017

2. House General Category Value Minimum Size 700 sq. ft.
MinimumWall Height
~10 ft. (1 story)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Year-Round Thermostat Temperature
21 degrees Celsius or 70 degrees Farenheit
Total Budget:
$200,000
Energy Goal:
< 1,000 kWh

3. Set up
Location

4. Edit > Specificatios
Set up
Edit > Properties
Edit > Specificatios

5. Set Up Continued
Thermostat Settings

6. Properties > Keep them at default values
Category
Values
Roof Volumetric Heat Capacity
0.5 (Default)
Wall Volumetric Heat Capacity
Windows & Door
Solar Heat Gain
U-Value (SI/US)
2.0 / (Default)
Tint
(Default)
Solar Panel Efficiency
10 (Default)

7. Efficiency Levels Level Values: (kWh) ≤ 1000 1 ≤ 1500 2 ≤ 3000 3
≤ 1000 1
≤ 1500 2
≤ 3000 3
≤ 4500 4
≤ 6000 5
> 6000

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