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The DOE Slide Rule: An Energy Conservation Estimating Tool for Homebuilders
Abstract
How much insulation should be placed in the ceiling of a home? Which furnace is the best investment?
Is reflective glazing a marketable option? The DOE slide rules and accompanying guides are designed to
help answer such questions by providing a way to measure the impact on home energy use of a variety of
energy conservation options.
The whole kit is designed to be accurate and easy to use. It provides guidance on energy efficient
construction practices, and a means to quantify them by using the slide rules. An economic analysis
is also suggested. The work aims at transferring high level research to non-technical users: homeowners,
builders and lenders.
Citation
Winter, S.; Tuluca, A. (1984). The DOE Slide Rule: An Energy Conservation Estimating Tool for Homebuilders. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6599.