PHPP Appliance Input Calculator
This calculator was developed to help PHPP users convert data found in EnerGuide or EnergyStar product
information into a value that can be inputted into the Electricity tab in PHPP.
Each section pertains to a specific appliance type and contains instructions for use.
EnerGuide and EnergyStar product information can be found here:
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/pml-lmp/index.cfm?action=app.welcome-bienvenue
https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/
Author: Peel Passive House Consulting Ltd © 2019
Meaning of field formats
Example Field Format Meaning
78.8 Arial, blue, bold with yellow background Input field: Please enter t
01ud Triple-low-e Kr08 Arial Narrow, blue, with yellow background Data entry field with drop down li
6619 Arial, black, standard on white background Calculation field; please do
80.0 Arial, black, large & bold on green background
Summary of Results
demand
Norm
Application
Dishwashing 2.11 kWh/Use
2-Cold water connection
Clothes washing 0.47 kWh/Use
2-Cold water connection
Clothes drying with: 2.79 kWh/Use
Refrigerating 1.10 kWh/d
Freezing 1.17 kWh/d
or combination 1.13 kWh/d
Dishwasher
Instructions
1. Input link to website listing that contains the necessary product information
2. Input total annual energy consumption (kWh) from EnergyStar or EnerGuide label
Product Link
Dishwasher Type compact
Annual Energy 151.0
Consumption kWh/year
Place Setting 12
Cycles per year 215 cycles/year
Normal Demand 2.11 kWh/Use
PHPP Default 1.10 kWh/Use
Canadian minimum
requirement 3.10 kWh/Use
Energy Star minimum
requirement 2.83 kWh/Use
Clothes Washer
Instructions
1. Input link to website listing of product and performance measures
2. Input Product type, Total Annual Energy Consumption (kWh), Capacity of clothes washer (L) and IMEF (L/kWh/cycle) from E
Product Link
Horizontal-axis (front
loading) standard
Product type
Annual Energy 67.2
Consumption kWh/year ft3 to L converter
Capacity of the clothes 51.54 1.00
container L ft3
Integrated Modified Energy
Factor 55.10 28.32
(IMEF) L/kWh/cycle L
average load size 2.40 kg
Load size 5 kg
Cycles per year 295 cycles/year
Total Demand per Cycle 1.95 kWh/cycle
Moisture Removal Energy 1.47 kWh/cycle
Normal Demand 0.47 kWh/cycle
PHPP Default 1.10 kWh/Use
Canadian minimum
requirement 0.59 kWh/Use
Note: The Energy Star minimum requirement is not
Energy Star minimum calculable due to the dependency on the annual energy
requirement N/A kWh/Use consumption to calculate the moisture removal energy
Clothes Dryers
Instructions
1. Input link to website listing of product and performance measures
2. Input product type and combined energy factor (kg/kWh) from EnergyStar or EnerGuide label
Product Link
Ventless compact
Product type electric 240 V lb to kg converter
Combined Energy Factor 1.8 1.00
(CEF) kg/kWh lb
Load size 5 kg/load 0.45 kg
Normal Demand 2.8 kWh/Use
PHPP Default 3.50 kWh/Use
Canadian minimum
requirement 4.31 kWh/Use
Energy Star minimum
requirement 4.11 kWh/Use
Refrigerator
Instructions
1. Input link to website listing of product and performance measures
2. Input total annual energy consumption (kWh) and refrigerator volume from EnergyStar or EnerGuide label
Product Link
Product Type Manual
Annual Energy Use 554.0 kWh/year
Refrigerator Volume 436.0 L
Adjusted Volume (AV) 436.01 L
Temperature Difference
Conversion Factor 0.72
Normal Demand 1.1 kWh/day
PHPP Default 0.78 kWh/day
Canadian minimum
requirement 0.59 kWh/day
Energy Star minimum
requirement 0.53 kWh/day
Freezer
Instructions
1. Input link to website listing of product and performance measures
2. Input total annual energy consumption (kWh) and freezer volume from EnergyStar or EnerGuide label
Product Link
Upright freezers with
automatic defrost
Product Type
Annual Energy Use 554.0 kWh/year
Freezer Volume 371.9 L
Adjusted Volume (AV) 654.5968 L
Temperature Difference
Conversion Factor 0.77
1.2
Normal Demand kWh/day
PHPP Default 0.88 kWh/day
Canadian minimum
requirement 0.91 kWh/day
Energy Star minimum
requirement 0.82 kWh/day
Combination Refrigerator/Freezer
Instructions
1. Input link to website listing of product and performance measures
2. Input the defrost type (automatic, partial automatic or manual), if it is built-in and if it has an ice maker or through-the-door
3. Input total annual energy consumption (kWh) and refrigerator and freezer volumes from EnergyStar or EnerGuide label
Product Link
automatic
Defrost
Built-in no
Ice Maker yes
through-the-door ice service yes
top
freezer location
Annual Energy Use 554.0 kWh/year
Refrigerator Volume 400.0 L
Freezer Volume 300.0 L
Adjusted Volume (AV) 928 L
Temperature Difference
Conversion Factor 0.74
Normal Demand 1.1 kWh/day
PHPP Default 1.00 kWh/day
Canadian minimum
requirement 1.81 kWh/day
Energy Star minimum
requirement 1.63 kWh/day
or
nergyStar product DISCLAIMER
PP. The authors assume no liability for any damage,
or use. injury, loss or expense that may be incurred or
suffered as a result of the use of this calculator.
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Input field: Please enter the required value here
Data entry field with drop down list
Calculation field; please do not change
Important result
) and IMEF (L/kWh/cycle) from EnergyStar or EnerGuide label
ft3/kWh/cycle to L/kWh/cycle
converter
1.00
ft3/kWh/cycle
28.32
L/kWh/cycle
m requirement is not
y on the annual energy
isture removal energy
EnerGuide label
an ice maker or through-the-door ice service
nergyStar or EnerGuide label
