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Innovative Control of Electric Heat in Multifamily Buildings
Abstract
This paper describes the application of web-based wireless technology for control of electric heating in a
large multifamily housing complex. The control system architecture and components are described. A
web-based application enables remote monitoring of temperature, electric usage and control of peak
demand through a temperature-based duty-cycling algorithm developed specifically for the application.
Installed costs and energy savings are discussed. A 16% energy-use reduction was confirmed through the
first heating season of operation. The response of occupants and management to changes in temperature
regime has been a critical aspect of system start-up and commissioning.
Citation
Lempereur, D.; Bobker, M. (2004). Innovative Control of Electric Heat in Multifamily Buildings. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /5079.