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Validation of the International Code Compliant Calculator (IC3) v3.10 Using the RESNET Verification Procedures
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-12)
This report presents results from the testing and validation of the Energy Systems Laboratory’s web-based software
tool - International Code Compliance Calculator (IC3), v3.10, using the Residential Energy Services ...
15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Residential Buildings in Texas
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2007-08)
In the pages that follow, 15% above-code measures for new residential buildings are presented
for the 41 non-attainment and affected counties in Texas, separated by climate area. Each page
contains a description of the ...
Development of a Calibration Methodology for Code-compliant Simulation of a Case Study House in a Hot and Humid Climate
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
This paper describes a comparison of the results between a code-compliant DOE-2 simulation and monthly utility bills for a case study house in College Station, Texas. The comparison of the results is a preliminary step ...
Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Impact in the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP)
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2007-12)
Low Impact, Affordable, Low Income Houses for Mexico
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
This paper discusses an effort to develop low impact, affordable, low income houses for Mexico. Low impact houses are defined as houses with energy and water needs that are substantially reduced below levels corresponding ...
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 Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 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 ...
A Review of Ground Coupled Heat Pump Models Used in Whole-Building Computer Simulation Programs
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
Increasingly, building owners are turning to ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems to improve energy efficiency. Ground-coupled heat pump (GCHP) systems with a vertical closed ground loop heat exchanger are one of the ...
Survey of Energy Use in Grocery Stores
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
This paper presents the results of an energy use survey assembled for 93 grocery stores in south Texas. All stores were of the same chain. Several conclusions were drawn. Total electricity consumption per square foot is ...
Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Impact in the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP), Vol. I - Summary Report
(2006-10-30)
The TERP legislation adopted the energy efficiency provisions of the International
Residential Code (IRC) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for
residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Under ...
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 2006 - June 2007
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2007-08)
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, ...