L12 - Draught Proof Premesis
Implementing this symbol means the business/company has draught-proofed its premises. In 5 years Save $ 1,296.00
Draught proofing is a simple implementation, which can save up to 100% energy costs.
A variety of products are available on the market to improve those leaking gaps, which are particularly prevalent in older buildings. Look out for gaps under doors and around windows; unnecessary vents, especially when building new or renovating (check with your builder). Gaps in un-insulated wooden floorboards, faulty construction, unprofessional installations and wrong adjustments of fresh air supply and exhausts, badly designed and installed ducted air-conditioning systems, and lift shafts.
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| Example: One room using one 2.0 kW/h heater, running 8 hrs overtime due to draft can cause 100 % extra energy consumption when heating or cooling. | ||||||||||
| Note | Times/Hours/Amount Used | Days Per Week Used | Days Used in One Year | Consumption of Resource | Total Use of Resource | Cost of Resource Per Unit | Total Resource Cost in One Year | Estimated Implementation Cost | Estimated Savings in Five Years | Estimate Pay Off Time |
| Without Implementation | 16 Hrs | 5 | 120 | 2.0 kWh | 1,920 kW | $ 0.27 | $ 518.40 | - | - | - |
| With Implementation | 8 Hrs | 5 | 120 | 2.0 kWh | 960 kW | $ 0.27 | $ 259.20 | $ 150.00 | $ 1,296.00 | 18.75 Months |