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15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Commercial Buildings in Texas
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2007-08)
In the pages that follow, 15% above-code measures for new commercial buildings are presented
for the 41 non-attainment and affected counties in Texas, separated by climate area. Each page
contains a description of the ...
Going Beyond a Resnet Certification for Code-Compliant Simulations: A Sensitivity Analysis of Detailed Results of Three RESNET-Certified, Code-Compliant Residential Simulation Programs
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
In many states building code officials rely on certified, code-compliant simulations to determine whether or not a residence satisfies the energy code requirements using a performance-path analysis. In the United States, ...
Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures on Implementing Houston Amendments to Multifamily Residential Buildings in Houston Texas
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2009-11)
This paper presents results from an analysis of the energy saving potential for multifamily residential buildings in Houston. In this analysis, the energy efficient measures were proposed by the building officials with the ...
Description and Comparison of the Results of the Proposed House: Habitat for Humanity at Frazier Court, Dallas, Texas, with the 2004 IECC Standard Reference House
(Energy Systems Laboratiry, 2010-09)
The Energy Systems Laboratory was requested to calculate the emissions reductions associated
with the Habitat for Humanity Housing Project at Frazier Court, Dallas Texas. This report presents the
results of the required ...
Analysis of Emissions Calculators for the National Center of Excellence on Displaced Emission Reductions (CEDER)- 2008 Annual Report to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2009-02)
In August 2004, the USEPA issued guidance on quantifying the air emission benefits from electric sector
energy efficiency and renewable energy. Because there was no clear best strategy, the EPA’s guidance
provided a ...
Development of a Residential Code-compliant Web-based Energy Efficiency Calculator for Texas
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
Since 2001, Texas has been proactive in initiating clean air and energy efficiency-in buildings policies. The Texas Emissions Reduction Plan legislation of 2001 mandated statewide adoption of energy codes; created a 5% ...
A Methodology for Calculating Emissions Reductions from Renewable Energy Programs and Its Application to the Wind Farms in the Texas ERCOT Region
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007-12)
Recently Texas Legislature required adding 5,880 MW of generating capacity from renewable energy technologies by 2015, and 500 MW from non-wind renewables. This legislation also required the Public Utility Commission (PUC) ...
Continuous Commissioning: A Valuable Partner to Retrofit Projects
(Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2001)
Continuous Commissioning (CC) or HVAC system
optimization is not only a valuable stand-alone energy
saving measure for commercial buildings, but it is also
an important escort solution to retrofit projects. Energy
retrofit ...
Statewide Air Emissions Calculations From Wind and Other Renewables: Summary Report
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2011)
Impact of the Implementation of the 2000/2001 IECC on Residential Energy Use in Texas: Preliminary Verification of Residential Energy Savings
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
Power failures can occur for a variety of reasons.
The consequences of such outages range from mere
inconveniences to damaged equipment, ruined goods,
lost revenue, and diminished safety.
In all buildings lighting is among ...