Insulation Savings Solar Energy Calculator

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Insulation Calculator

It's sometimes difficult to decide what energy conservation investment will provide the most comfort (and financial return). This spreadsheet should help you see where your heating and air conditioning is going, and will let you compare your upgrade options.

Indoor Temp (F):

Outdoor Temp:

Attic Temp:

Infiltration:

ceiling
height

House
Area

air changes/
hour

Latent Heat:

Indoor HR

Outdoor HR

Diffuse Radiation:

BTU / sq ft.

Total Heat:


Although useful for quick calculations, this page is not intended to be a complete modeler of building thermal performance. A number of programs, some free, are available. See this Department of Energy web page.

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