• The Economics of LEED-EB for Single Buildings and Building Portfolios 

  Arny, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
• Air Conditioner Efficiency Under Hot Dry and Hot Humid Conditions - The Utility Perspective 

  Amarnath, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
• Climate Change Awareness Time Line: How Did We Get to Today? 

  Crawford, J. G. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)

  The climate change issue has really entered the awareness of the general public within the last two years or so. During that time, references in the media have progressed from the back page of the newspapers to front page ...
• Climate Change: Some Scientific and Political Realities 

  Crawford, J. G. (Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)

  Atmospheric scientists tell us that mankind is changing the climate, and is setting in motion forces that can make essentially irreversible changes in the climate of the future. Naysayers dispute whether mankind is ...
• Rooftop Membrane Temperature Reductions with Green Roof Technology in South-Central Texas 

  Dvorak, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  Early green roof cooling and energy reduction research in North America took place in Canada and the northern latitudes of the United States, where green roofs reduced rooftop temperatures by 70% to 90%. Less is known about ...
• Evaluation of Energy Efficiency Measures in Hot and Humid Climates 

  Zhao, Y.; Erwine, B.; Leonard, P.; Pease, B.; Dole, A.; Lee, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  Hot and humid climates present some of the most complex challenges for sustainable building designs. High temperatures coupled with high humidity create extreme comfort problems and exacerbate the potential for condensation, ...
• Low Impact, Affordable, Low Income Houses for Mexico 

  Alcocer, J. L. B.; Haberl, J. S. (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 ...
• The Oregon State University Kelley Engineering Center 

  Schroeder, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
• Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EERE) Projects in Texas Public Schools 

  Kim, H.; Liu, Z.; Baltazar, J. C.; Mukhopadhyay, J.; Haberl, J. S.; Do, S.; Yazdani, B.; Culp, C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  This paper presents the preliminary results from an analysis of the energy saving potential in new and existing Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs). The analysis was performed using a K-12 simulation model based on ...
• The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Green City Program: Assisting Cities and Municipalities to Engage Customers and Develop Effective Energy Efficiency Programs 

  Taube, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  The Southeastern region of the United States is at a critical turning point in its development. With twice the population growth of the country overall, the demand for energy is projected to increase by 30% in the next 20 ...
• Exploring Cost-Effective, High Performance Residential Retrofits for Affordable Housing in the Hot Humid Climate 

  McIlvaine, J.; Sutherland, K.; Chandra, S.; Schleith, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  In 2009, a Department of Energy Building America team led by the Florida Solar Energy Center began working with partners to find cost-effective paths for improving the energy performance of existing homes in the hot humid ...
• A Comparative Analysis of Residential Energy Use for 2009 IECC Code Compliance and 2001 IECC Compliance with 2006 NAECA Appliance Standards for Selected Climate Zones in Texas 

  Mukhopadhyay, J.; Baltazar, J. C.; Liu, Z.; Haberl, J.; Culp, C.; Yazdani, B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (Http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  This paper presents results of a comparative analysis of the electricity and natural gas savings from the implementation of 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) when compared with the 2001 IECC1 specifications ...
• Development of a Texas Building Registry 

  Gilman, D. R.; Haberl, J.; Kayati, M.; O'Neal, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  The Texas Building Registry (TBR or Registry) provides data collection, storage, and analysis of above-code residential housing construction in Texas. The original system was developed to support the Texas Emissions Reduction ...
• Opportunities for Energy Conservation and Improved Comfort From Wind Washing Retrofits in Two-Story Homes - Part I 

  Withers, C. R. Jr.; Cummings, J. B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  Wind washing is a general term referring to diminished thermal control caused by air movement over or through a thermal barrier. The primary focus of this paper is towards a specific type of wind washing where wind can ...
• Natural Ventilation Applications in Hot-humid Climate: A Preliminary Design for the College of Design at NTUST 

  Lin, M. T.; Wei, H. Y.; Lin, Y. J.; Wu, H. F.; Liu, P. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  In Taiwan’s humid environment, the application of natural ventilation is an essential passive strategy for high performance buildings. However, conventional architectural design tools are rarely capable of analyzing the ...
• Technical and Economic Analysis of Solar Cooling Systems in a Hot and Humid Climate 

  Moaveni, H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  The aim of this paper is to promote efficient and cost effective implementation of advanced solar cooling systems and techniques for the hot and humid climates cities in the United States. After an introduction of basic ...
• Performance Evaluation of Hot Water Efficiency Plumbing System Using Thermal Valve 

  Cha, K. S.; Park, M. S.; Seo, H. Y. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  In Korea two popular water distribution systems—the branch type and the separate type systems—have serious drawbacks. The branch type suffers from temperature instability while the separate type suffers from excessive ...
• Internal Microclimate Resulting From Ventilated Attics in Hot and Humid Regions 

  Mooney, B. L.; Porter, W. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)

  Ventilated spaces in the built environment create unique and beneficial microclimates. While the current trends in building physics suggest sealing attics and crawlspaces, comprehensive research still supports the benefits ...
• Smart Grid Embedded Cyber Security: Ensuring Security While Promoting Interoperability 

  Ragsdale, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
• A Review of Ground Coupled Heat Pump Models Used in Whole-Building Computer Simulation Programs 

  Do, S. L.; Haberl, J. S. (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 ...

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