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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 ...
Detailed Analysis of Thermal Mass Effects in a Code-Traceable DOE-2 Simulation of the 2000 IECC for a Single-Family Residence in Texas: A Project for Texas' Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Nonattainment and Affected Areas
(2008-07-18)
This study examines the thermal mass effects in a code-traceable DOE-2 simulation of the 2000 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) for a single-family residence in Texas. This report is composed of two major ...
Test for Modeling Windows in DOE 2.1E for Comparing the Window Library with the Shading Coefficient Method for a Single-Family Residence in Texas
(2008-07-18)
This study examines the difference of the window simulation test between the Shading Coefficient (SC) and the Window Library (WL) Methods on DOE 2.1E of the 2000 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) for single-family ...
Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Commercial Office Buildings
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-11)
This report presents detailed information about the recommendations for achieving 15% above-code energy performance for commercial office buildings complying with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-19991. To accomplish the 15% annual ...
Daylighting Prediction Software: Comparative Analysis and Application
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
Daylighting is a beneficial design strategy since
it may provide energy savings and contribute to a
more sustainable design. In recent studies,
daylighting has also been shown to increase staff and
student productivity and ...
Improving Building Comfort and Energy Savings of the McKenzie Airport Terminal by Maintaining and Improving Pneumatic Control Systems
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
McKenzie Airport Terminal is located at
Easterwood Airport, which is owned and
operated by Texas A&M University. It was built
in 1988. Most all HVAC equipment, which
includes boiler, chiller, pumps, AHUs and
exhaust fans, ...
Waterless Urinals: Features, Benefits and Applications
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2004)
Billions of gallons of water are used annually to
flush toilets in the United States. Consequences of
this usage include consumption of natural resources
and construction of new infrastructure to treat and
transmit potable ...
Harvesting the Rain, An Overview of the Rainwater Collection Systems at McKinney ISD
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
The primary goal of sustainable design is to utilize
the natural resources offered by the surrounding
environment. Considering the drought conditions
over the past several years, water is a resource that
received significant ...
Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Impact in the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP), Volume II--Technical Report, Annual Report to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality January 2008-December 2008
(2009-12)
The Energy Systems Laboratory, at the Texas Engineering Experiment Station of the Texas A&M University System, in fulfillment of its responsibilities under Texas Health and Safety Code Ann. 388.003 (e), Vernon Supp. 2002, ...