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Energy Cost Reduction Measures Identified for Texas State Agencies
Abstract
According t o energy auditors, state-owned
facilities in Texas on the average consume over
twice the energy of comparable facilities in the
private sector. In 1984 and 1986 as part of the
Texas Energy Cost Containment Program, two
extensive energy audit programs examined a total
of 35.3 million square feet of state-owned space.
Energy cost reduction measures with paybacks of
four years or less were identified. The purpose
of this paper is to present the projects
identified in 1986. Most relate to lighting,
HVAC, and energy management systems. The type of
facilities audited include colleges and
universities, health science centers, state
schools and centers, hospitals, and office
buildings. The relation between the facility type
and the energy cost reduction measures identified
is discussed. In addition, the energy and dollar
savings derived from the identified measures at
the different facilities are presented. The total
savings of the projects identified in both energy
audit programs amount to $23.7 million annually.
Citation
Grigg, T. J.; Verdict, M. E. (1987). Energy Cost Reduction Measures Identified for Texas State Agencies. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6490.