The traditional degree-day method for determining the energy consumption of houses is discussed. Based on actual house data, the correction factor in the formulation — the electric industry’s “C-factor” — is shown to be house-specific, with an average value of 19 in a representative winter climate.
Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, vol. 95, pt. 1, Chicago 1989
Product Details
- Published:
- 1989
- Number of Pages:
- 3
- File Size:
- 1 file , 390 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-CH-89-20-2
