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Retrofit Options for Increasing Energy Efficiency in Office Buildings- Methodology Review
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-10)
Portuguese Buildings represent 35% of primary energy consumption in 2006, with non-residential sector representing almost half of this number globally and around 65% in Lisbon city. Expected to grow 5% yearly in this period, ...
Improved Building Energy Performance Modelling through Comparison of Measured Data with Simulated Results
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-10)
This work forms part of the ModBen project conducted by Fraunhofer ISE. This paper aims to compare actual detailed hourly building energy data from a non-residential, demonstration building located in Berlin, with results ...
Estimation of Annual Reductions of NOx Emissions in ERCOT for the HB3693 Electricity Savings Goals
(2008-12)
Increasing the level of energy efficiency in Texas, as proposed by House Bill 3693, an Act
related to energy demand, energy load, energy efficiency incentives, energy programs and
energy performance measures, would reduce ...
Demonstration of the Rapid Assessment Tool: Analysis of Water Supply Conditions in the Harlingen Irrigation District
(Texas Water Resources Institute, 2008-11)
RAT (Rapid Assessment Tool), currently under development, is a combination of surveys, data collection, mapping and limited direct measurement designed to provide a quick and cost-effective analysis of the conditions of ...
Obtaining Disaster Assistance (Spanish)
(2008-09-24)
If you live in an area that has been declared a disaster area, you may be eligible for certain types of assistance. This publication explains how to apply for assistance through FEMA, how to apply for a recovery loan from ...
Bosque River Environmental Infrastructure Improvement Plan: Phase II BMP Modeling Report
(Texas Water Resources Institute, 2008-03)
The Bosque River Watershed is located in the Brazos River Basin in central Texas and is facing a suite of water quality issues resulting in sediment, nutrient and bacteria loading. These loadings are potentially derived ...
Potential Impacts of Desalination Concentrate on Salinity of Irrigation Water: A Case Study in the El Paso Valley
(Texas Water Resources Institute, 2008-05)
Winter returnflow has not been fully utilized for crop irrigation in the El Paso Valley. There are, however, emerging interests in utilizing it for urban water supply through desalting. This study examined the potential ...
NOx Emissions Reduction from Continuous Commissioning(R) Measures for the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-09)
Analysis of Emissions Calculators for a National Center of Excellence on Displaced Emissions Reductions (CEDER)
(2008-07-18)
In August 2004, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance on quantifying the air emissions benefits from electric sector energy efficiency and renewable energy. Because there was no clear best strategy, ...
Engineering Design, Construction, Operation and Analysis of the 2007 Texas A&M University Solar Decathlon House
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-05)
This report presents the design, construction, and operation of a 100% solar-powered house from an engineering perspective. This includes energy simulation results, selection of systems, design of systems, assembly of ...