Colorado Energy and Cost Savings for New Single- and Multifamily Homes: 2009 and 2012 IECC as Compared to the 2006 IECC

Technical Report · Wed Jul 04 00:00:00 EDT 2012

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1045122· OSTI ID:1045122

Lucas, Robert G. ^[1]; Taylor, Zachary T. ^[1]; Mendon, Vrushali V. ^[1]; Goel, Supriya ^[1]

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1. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

The 2009 and 2012 International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC) yield positive benefits for Colorado homeowners. Moving to either the 2009 or 2012 IECC from the 2006 IECC is cost-effective over a 30-year life cycle. On average, Colorado homeowners will save $$\$$$$1,528 over 30 years under the 2009 IECC, with savings still higher at $$\$$$$5,435 under the 2012 IECC. Each year, the reduction to energy bills will significantly exceed increased mortgage costs. After accounting for up-front costs and additional costs financed in the mortgage, homeowners should see net positive cash flows (i.e., cumulative savings exceeding cumulative cash outlays) in 2 years for the 2009 and 2 years with the 2012 IECC. Average annual energy savings are $$\$$$$119 for the 2009 IECC and $$\$$$$392 for the 2012 IECC.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 1045122
• Report Number(s): PNNL--21478; BT0703000
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
COLORADO
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
HOUSES
LIFE CYCLE