AirSmart HVAC Energy & Solar Offset Calculator

Estimate HVAC energy consumption, operating costs and potential solar contribution within the built environment.

Calculator Settings

Configure your HVAC and Solar attributes to estimate performance scenarios.

HVAC System & Usage

Total HVAC Outdoor Capacity (kW)

Examples:

HVAC runtime

Hrs/Day

Days/Year

200

Electricity Cost ($/kWh)

Max Electrical Input

5.00 kW

Based on standard inverter COP of 3.4

Annual Energy Use:8,000 kWh

Annual Cost:$2,400.00

Solar PV Offset

Solar PV System Size (kW)

Avg Daily Generation (kWh/kW/day)

Percentage of Solar Used by HVAC

Annual Solar Offset for HVAC

3650 kWh

Annual Energy Scenarios

Scenario	HVAC Energy Use	Estimated Cost	Solar Offset	Net Energy Cost
Maximum Demand System runs continuously at full electrical input. Represents the theoretical maximum consumption under extreme peak loads.	8,000 kWh	$2,400.00	3,650 kWh	$1,305.00
Typical Modulating Inverter reduces compressor speed once stabilized (~26% of max) with an increased COP of ~6.5. Reflects standard daily operation.	2,080 kWh	$624.00	2,080 kWh	$0.00
Thermal Stability Maintaining stable indoor conditions with minimal fluctuation. System operates at ultra-low power, drawing ~20% of full load.	1,600 kWh	$480.00	1,600 kWh	$0.00

Scenario

HVAC Energy Use

Estimated Cost

Solar Offset

Net Energy Cost

Maximum Demand

System runs continuously at full electrical input. Represents the theoretical maximum consumption under extreme peak loads.

8,000 kWh

$2,400.00

3,650 kWh

$1,305.00

Typical Modulating

Inverter reduces compressor speed once stabilized (~26% of max) with an increased COP of ~6.5. Reflects standard daily operation.

2,080 kWh

$624.00

2,080 kWh

$0.00

Thermal Stability

Maintaining stable indoor conditions with minimal fluctuation. System operates at ultra-low power, drawing ~20% of full load.

1,600 kWh

$480.00

1,600 kWh

$0.00

Important Disclaimer

Results generated by this calculator are indicative only. Energy calculations are based on typical inverter heat pump performance and AirSmart Indoor Environment System design principles. Actual system performance will vary depending on equipment selection, building design, climate, occupancy patterns and system control strategies. This tool is intended for conceptual energy estimation only.

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