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Vitro Energy Modeling Tool
While many factors contribute to a building's ''green'' qualification, the glass and glazings specified are critical in designing for energy efficiency. The Vitro Energy Analysis Tool can assist you in this process by comparing the real energy costs associated with specific Vitro architectural glazings, enabling you to choose the optimal balance between daylighting and heat gain to create optimal occupant comfort while minimizing energy use.
Start by selecting your Climate Zone below.
For more information on tool features, click ''Help.''
Help
Start Here:
1. Select Your Climate Zone and City:
Climate Zone 1
Climate Zone 2
Climate Zone 3
Climate Zone 4
Climate Zone 5
1
CLIMATE ZONE 1
Miami
USA
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.114
Natural Gas
0.041
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.140
Natural Gas
0.035
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
Bombay
India
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.116
Natural Gas
0.040
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
909
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.050
Natural Gas
0.013
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
2
CLIMATE ZONE 2
Houston
USA
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.114
Natural Gas
0.029
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
Sao Paolo
Brazil
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.120
Natural Gas
0.030
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
Cairo
Egypt
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.140
Natural Gas
0.050
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
582
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
3
CLIMATE ZONE 3
Istanbul
Turkey
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.139
Natural Gas
0.035
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
Mexico City
Mexico
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.130
Natural Gas
0.033
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
Santiago
Chile
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.150
Natural Gas
0.038
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
4
CLIMATE ZONE 4
Beijing
China
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.105
Natural Gas
0.016
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
Philadelphia
USA
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.164
Natural Gas
0.041
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
5
CLIMATE ZONE 5
Shenyang
China
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.105
Natural Gas
0.016
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
Chicago
USA
Cost Assumptions:
$/kWh
Electricity
0.148
Natural Gas
0.023
$/Ton
HVAC Cooling Load
1,200
$/m
3
/sec
HVAC Air Flow Rate
3.50
SELECT
1
Select a Climate Zone (If your Climate Zone is not listed, select one whose climate most closely resembles the climate of your project)
2
Configure Your Building by selecting your building type, building orientation, window to wall ratio, lighting control and visible light transmittance.
3
View your Results. View the quick report or print the PDF for the full report. (results from comparative products are automatically included in your final tabulations)