So where is the energy going inside the house. The Smart Meters from PG&E reveal that.

1. 4088 Norris Road

3. Wasted energy Fremont 1800 sq ft house Built in 1955 AC installed but not being used Insulation in the attic Insulation in the walls lacking Windows upgraded Electric cooking range Gas fired water heater Home Statistics

5. Total (12 months) = $1593.51

6. Min = $65.20

7. Max = $258.45

8. Average = $132.79

9. Electricity

10. Min = $52.32

11. Max = $ 101.60

12. Average = $70.57

13. Gas

14. Min = $12.04

15. Max = $167.11

17. Wasted energy Total Energy Bill Winter was colder

18. Electricity Energy Bill Electrical Base Load

19. Electricity Energy Bill

20. Electricity Energy Bill Limited AC use during summer (1 – 2 days)

21. Gas Energy Bill This gas is used only for water heating. ~ $20 – 25/month

22. Gas Energy Bill

23. Gas Energy Bill Increased thermostat setting from 68 to 72 degree F

24. Electricity Hourly Use (Weekly) Base Load is the minimum load that is drawn by the house when the activities are minimal inside the house

25. Electricity Hourly Use (Weekly)

26. Electricity Hourly Use (Daily, weekday) Base Load = 350 ~ 400 Watts

27. Electricity Hourly Use (Daily, weekend) Base load = 350 – 400 Watts

29. Eliminated the room electric heaters

30. Some savings might have come from improving insulation in the attic

31. The payback from replacing the existing water heater with tankless water heater is in excess of 20 years

32. 2kW solar panel payback is in excess of 10 years