Building Energy Analysis Concepts

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What does site energy represent?

The raw fuel that is burned to create heat and electricity

The total amount of raw fuel required to operate the building

The heat and electricity consumed by a building as reflected in utility bills (correct)

The energy product created from a raw fuel

What does source energy incorporate?

The energy product created from a raw fuel

Transmission, delivery, and production losses (correct)

Only the heat and electricity consumed by a building

Only the raw fuel that is burned to create heat and electricity

What is secondary energy?

The heat and electricity consumed by a building as reflected in utility bills

The energy product created from a raw fuel (correct)

The raw fuel that is burned to create heat and electricity

The total amount of raw fuel that is required to operate the building

What is primary energy?

The raw fuel that is burned to create heat and electricity Signup and view all the answers

How can looking at site energy help understand a building's energy use?

It can help understand how the energy use for an individual building has changed over time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way a Zero Energy Building (ZEB) achieves net zero energy consumption?

By minimizing energy demand through energy-efficient design and appliances Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the high levels of insulation, energy-efficient appliances, and passive design strategies used in Near Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs)?

To reduce the building's energy demand as much as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a Zero Energy Building (ZEB) and a Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB)?

ZEBs are designed to consume no net energy over the course of a year, while NZEBs significantly reduce energy consumption but do not achieve complete energy neutrality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key strategy used by Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs) to achieve net zero energy consumption?

Relying on on-site energy storage systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason that Near Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) do not achieve complete energy neutrality like Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs)?

NZEBs have a higher energy demand that cannot be fully offset by renewable energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Green Building practices?

Reducing the environmental impact and promoting sustainability of buildings Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is specifically designed to create ultra-energy-efficient buildings with minimal energy consumption for heating and cooling?

Passive House design Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary focus of the strategies mentioned in the text?

Prioritizing the aesthetic appeal of buildings over energy efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a strategy mentioned in the text to reduce energy consumption in buildings?

Incorporating energy-efficient design and technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a goal of creating Energy Performance Certificates?

To control energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles is NOT explicitly mentioned as part of Green Building practices?

Prioritizing aesthetics over sustainability Signup and view all the answers