Apartment Delta
2024
Los Angeles, CA
Hogan Carter Energy executed an energy consumption audit for a client who rents an apartment and identified key areas for improving energy. HCE recommended three main improvements to reduce consumption: swap all legacy lighting with LED bulbs, add a handful of smart plugs to schedule on/off timers, and turn off or sleep desktop computers when not in use.
Additional Stats:
Apartment Size: 1,070 square feet
Year Built: 2000s
Occupants: 2 people plus 1 pet
Solar: portable low-voltage panels
HVAC: 1 unit
AC Cooling: 75 degrees F
Average Energy: 9.3kWh / day
Smart plugs: 5
LED bulbs: 12
Energy Monitor: none
Batteries: 2 (768Wh, 256Wh)