Calculadora de Edificio Verde Gratis
Evalúa la sostenibilidad de un edificio según eficiencia energética, materiales y gestión de agua.
Annual Energy Savings
3,375 USD
Annual Energy Savings vs Electricity Rate
Fórmula
How to Calculate Green Building Savings
Green buildings use less energy, water, and resources than conventional buildings.
Formula
Energy Saved = Building Size * Baseline EUI * Energy Savings %
Baseline EUI: ~15 kWh/sq ft/year for commercial, ~6 kWh for residential
Green Building Benefits
Ejemplo Resuelto
A 5,000 sq ft green office saving 30% energy and 40% water at $0.15/kWh.
- 01Baseline energy: 5,000 * 15 = 75,000 kWh/year
- 02Energy saved: 75,000 * 30% = 22,500 kWh
- 03Annual savings: 22,500 * $0.15 = $3,375
- 04CO2 reduced: 22,500 * 0.92 / 2,204.6 = 9.39 metric tons
Preguntas Frecuentes
Do green buildings cost more to build?
Green buildings typically cost 2-7% more upfront but save 20-40% in operating costs. The payback period is usually 3-8 years, with 20+ years of ongoing savings.
What is a net-zero building?
A net-zero energy building produces as much renewable energy as it consumes annually. This is achieved through high efficiency and on-site solar or other renewables.
How are green buildings certified?
Major certifications include LEED (US), BREEAM (UK), WELL Building Standard (health-focused), and Passive House (energy-focused). Each has different criteria and levels.