window caulk savings calculations

These calculations display your estimated savings based on assumptions below

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length to caulk ft
region



cooling degree days CDD
heating degree days HDD
Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) BTU/(W hr)
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) BTU/(W hr)
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) %
type of heater

cost per kilowatt hour
cost per therm
cost per CCF
cost per cubic meter
1 CCF = 103,100 BTU = 1.031 therm
1 m3 = 35.31 ft3 = 0.3531 CCF

How your savings are calculated

Step 1 determine infiltration

2.355 crack coefficient x 16 ft x .01^.67 inches of water = 1.7 CFM without weatherization

1.536 crack coefficient x 16 ft x .01^.67 inches of water = 1.1 CFM with weatherization

Step 2 determine savings

1.7 CFM without weatherization - 1.1 CFM with weatherization = 0.6 CFM

Step 3 determine cooling energy

0.081 density of air (lb/cu ft) x 0.240 heat capacity of air (BTU/lb °F) x 2008 CDD (°F day) x 0.6 CFM x 24 hrs/day x 60 min/hr = 33,727 BTUs

Step 4 determine heating energy

0.081 density of air (lb/cu ft) x 0.240 heat capacity of air (BTU/lb °F) x 2914 HDD (°F day) x 0.6 CFM x 24 hrs/day x 60 min/hr = 48,944 BTUs

Step 5 determine cooling utility used cool air

33,727 BTUs / 15 SEER (BTU/W hr) / 1,000 W/kW = 2.2 kWh per year

Step 6 determine heating utility used heat air

48,944 BTUs / 8.2 HSPF (BTU/W hr) / 1,000 W/kW = 6.0 kWh per year

Step 7 determine cooling savings

2.2 kWh x $0.118 = $0.27 per year

Step 8 determine heating savings

6.0 kWh x $0.118 = $0.70 per year

Step 9 determine total savings

2.2 kWh cooling + 6.0 kWh heating = 8.2 kWh total savings per year

$0.27 cooling + $0.70 heating = $0.97 total savings per year

8.2 kWh x 15 = 123.3 kWh lifetime savings

$0.97 x 15 = $14.54 lifetime savings
Savings calculations are presented as an example of potential savings; actual savings may vary based on use, utility rates and other factors. Calculations are based on national averages and assumptions and may be adjusted for a more accurate estimate of individual savings. While EnergyEarth strives to provide the most accurate information, we cannot guarantee the savings displayed.