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    • Below Canopy Meteorological Measurements at Three Florida Sites with Varying Tree Cover and Development 
      Sonne, J. K.; Vieira, R. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      Residential demand for air conditioning is strongly impacted by the surrounding ambient air temperature. Research over several decades has documented the progressive impact of urban heat islands on summer temperatures in ...
    • Benefits of the International Residential Code's Maximum Solar heat Gain Coefficient Requirement for Windows 
      Stone, G. A.; DeVito, E. M.; Nease, N. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      Texas adopted in its residential building energy code a maximum 0.40 solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for fenestration (e.g., windows, glazed doors and skylights)-a critical driver of cooling energy use, comfort and peak ...
    • Best Practice Commissioning Database for Green Buildings 
      Baumann, O.; Domke, M.; Reiser, C.; Umpfenbach, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Best Practice For the Location of Air and Thermal Boundaries in Small Commercial Buildings 
      Cummings, J. B.; Withers, C. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      Suspended t-bar ceilings are common in commercial buildings. Research has found that these ceilings are very leaky, and several problems arise from this. If the space above the ceiling is vented to outdoors, the entire ...
    • Best Practice Upgrades for New Energy Efficient Homes in Hot and Humid Climates 
      Meisegeier, D.; Hall, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      The EPA's ENERGY STAR Homes program is a national voluntary program that promotes the construction of new homes that are 30% more efficient than the Model Energy Code. Accordingly, with the Home Energy Rating System ...
    • Better Unitary Equipment Air-Handlers for Efficiency and Humidity Control 
      Sachs, H. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      Regulatory requirements drive unitary equipment design. For residential equipment, SEER reflects performance at moderate temperatures, and is largely independent of high temperature efficiency and high latent heat removal ...
    • A Bin Method for Calculating Energy Conservation Retrofit Savings in Commercial Buildings 
      Thamilseran, S.; Haberl, J. S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1994)
      The calculation of measured energy savings from energy conservation retrofits is an important step in the verification of the success of a retrofit (Claridge et al. 1992). Several methods for calculating the savings ...
    • The BLOOMhouse:Zero Net Energy Housing 
      Garrison, M.; Krepart, R.; Randall, S.; Novoselac, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      The 2007 University of Texas Solar Decathlon House is called the BLOOMhouse because it represents the “seed” of new ideas for zero net energy housing. The University of Texas student team developed a prefabricated 7.9 kW ...
    • The Brazos Valley Energy Conservation Coalition, Part of the Rebuild America Program in Texas: Program Update 
      Yazdani, B.; Haberl, J. S.; Culp, C.; Turner, W. D.; Claridge, D. E.; Myers, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      The Rebuild America program is network of community-based partnerships that rebuilds communities by promoting the efficient use of energy. Rebuild America is coordinated at the national level by sponsorship through the ...
    • Bryan Rubber Plant - International Shoe Company, Inc. 
      Ponder, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      This paper is an energy case study of a failing American manufacturing process suffering from: . outdated ideas . misinformation . plant vs management misunderstanding . counterproductive methods . inefficient practices . ...
    • Building Air Quality Alliance Program fro Building Management 
      Kettler, G. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      Indoor air quality (IAQ) has emerged as a major concern for building owners, managers, engineers and tenants. As the public recognizes the importance of healthy, comfortable. and productive indoor environments, their ...
    • The Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership (BAIHP) 
      Chandra, S.; McCloud, M.; Moyer, N.; Beal, D.; Chasar, D.; McIlvaine, J.; Parker, D.; Sherwin, J.; Martin, E.; Fonorow, K.; Mullens, M.; Lubliner, M.; McSorley, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      The Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership (BAIHP) is one of five competitively selected U.S. DOE Building America teams and began work on 9/1/99. BAIHP focuses on improving the energy efficiency, durability ...
    • Building Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality - You Can Have Both 
      Kettler, G. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      Providing ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality per ASHRAE Standard 62-1989 does not require large increases in utility costs. Building efficiency does not have to be sacrificed for a healthy building. The ASHRAE ...
    • Building Energy Efficient Schools 
      McClure, J. D.; Estes, J. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Many new school buildings consume only half the energy required by similar efficient structures designed without energy performance as a design criterion. These are comfortable and efficient while construction costs remain ...
    • Building Energy Use and Conservation in Cycle VIII of the Texas Institutional Conservation Program 
      Schrecengost, R. C.; Lum, S. K.; Notman, J. R.; Sattler, D. R.; Heffington, W. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1986)
      Sixty-two technical assistance (energy audit) reports by twelve different consulting firms representing fifteen independent school districts, nine hospitals, and five colleges have been reviewed to assess energy use ...
    • Building Envelope Air Leakage Failure in Small Commercial Buildings Related to the Use of Suspended Tile Ceilings 
      Withers, C. R.; Cummings, J. B. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2000)
      Recent research over the last few years is providing a better understanding about the building envelope of small commercial buildings. These buildings have very similar construction to single family residential buildings, ...
    • Building Envelope Design/Retrofit Utilizing Fresnel Type Overhangs in Hot Climates 
      Ryan, B. J.; Griffith, J. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1990)
      The selection of exterior elements for control of solar incidence has been a major concern for engineers, architects, and lighting designers. This concern relates to problems of thermal heat gain, direct glare and veiling ...
    • Calculating Emissions Reductions from Renewable Energy Programs and its Application to the Wind Farms in the Texas Ercot Region 
      Liu, Z.; Haberl, J.; Baltazar, J. C.; Culp, C.; Yazdani, B.; Chandrasekaran, V. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      In August 2008 the Texas State 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 ...
    • A Calibration Methodology for Retrofit Projects Using Short-Term Monitoring and Disaggregated Energy Use Data 
      Soebarto, V. I.; Degelman, L. O. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1996)
      This paper presents an improved methodology to calibrate energy simulation models to better represent the actual energy use breakdowns in existing buildings. The goal of this methodology is to help architects and engineers ...
    • Calibration of Relative Humidity Transducers for use in the Texas LoanSTAR Program 
      Bryant, J. A.; O'Neal, D. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      In support of the Texas LoanSTAR Energy Conservation Program, the Texas A&M University Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP) calibration facility has been performing relative humidity calibrations for transducers being ...