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    • Electric, Gas, and Electric/Gas Energy Options for Cold-Air HVAC Systems 
      Meckler, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1989)
      An important aspect of the design of cost-effective HVAC systems today is (a) sensitivity to the cost impact of the interplay of utility demand charges, time-of-day rates, gas rates, and gas/electric utility incentive ...
    • Electrical Demand Control 
      Eppelheimer, D. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1984)
      Almost every building owner or manager is interested in controlling electrical costs. Since the HVAC system is a large user of electricity, this article will discuss what can be done in the HVAC system to influence parts ...
    • Electrical Deregulation - Planning for Success in Texas Schools 
      McClure, J. D.; Schreppler, S.; Bristow, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      Beginning January 1, 2002, Texas' electric industry is opening to customer choice, giving consumers the power to choose the company that provides their electricity. Under electrical deregulation in Texas, there are three ...
    • Electrical Energy Conservation and Peak Demand Reduction Potential for Buildings in Texas: Preliminary Results 
      Hunn, B. D.; Baughman, M. L.; Silver, S. C.; Rosenfeld, A. H.; Akbari, H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      This paper presents preliminary results of a study of electrical energy conservation and peak demand reduction potential for the building sector in Texas. Starting from 1980 building stocks and energy use characteristics, ...
    • Emerging, Cost-Effective Applications for Desiccant Dehumidification in the U.S. 
      Witte, M. J.; Kosar, D. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1998)
      Gas-fired desiccant dehumidification systems are now being specified for many supermarkets, ice arenas and cold warehouses, with installations now numbering in the thousands. Their cost effectiveness is due to the economic ...
    • An Empirical Study and Analysis of Daylight Penetration Through a Light Plenum 
      Hill, G. E.; Rowland, D.; Carlson, K.; Karpack, L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Lighting accounts for approximately 54% of the annual energy consumption of office buildings, and can effectively be reduced through daylighting. The simplest way to provide day lighting into a typical office space has ...
    • Encouraging the Construction of Energy Efficient Homes - A Utility Perspective 
      Kimmons, G. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      Historically an industry with a supply side orientation, electric utilities are becoming increasingly involved with the end usage, or demand side, of their product as a means of effectively managing their systems.
    • Energy Analysis of the Texas Capitol Restoration 
      Hunn, B. D.; Banks, J. A.; Reddy, S. N. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      This paper presents the methodology and results of a detailed energy analysis of the Texas Capitol Restoration. The purpose of this analysis was two-fold: 1) to determine the projected energy cost savings of a series of ...
    • Energy Assessment Process for Generic Multistory Atrium Types 
      Degelman, L. O.; Boyer, L. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      In addition to the environment that atriums provide, the daylight admitted into such spaces can be utilized to displace part of the electric lighting load during the daylight periods. While within the atrium itself only ...
    • Energy Audit and Simulated Conservation Opportunities for a Renovated Mixed-Use Academic Building 
      Bejrowski, M.; Manteufel, R.; Arnold, N.; Rashed-Ali, H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      This paper describes an energy audit performed in a 97,760 ft2 (9082 m2) academic building at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). The paper describes the building survey and a simulation of the building’s energy ...
    • Energy Audits of Local Government Buildings (Louisiana DNR) 
      Bruce, A. C.; Lowther, J. D.; Tarver, E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      This paper describes innovations instituted in an ongoing energy auditing program for local government buildings in Louisiana. In order to provide as many audits as possible with the funds available, a two-pronged effort ...
    • Energy Audits: The Key to Performance Contracting Projects 
      Tharoor, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1994)
      The term "Performance Contracting" relates to projects where the performance of various energy conservation retrofits result in eavings that exceed the implementation cost of the entire project when financed over a fixed term. ...
    • Energy Conservation Analysis 
      Clark, W. H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1994)
      There are many building simulation programs on the market that calculate the annual energy use for a facility. These programs are difficult to for use in energy conservation projects. The designer must run a complete ...
    • Energy Conservation Experiences with HVAC Systems in the High Humidity Climate, A Case History 
      Todd, T. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1985)
      The purpose of this paper is to discuss several commonly encountered problems associated with attempts to air condition buildings in the humid environment. It, first, reports observations made in the course of studying the ...
    • Energy Conservation Measures at an Automotive Instructional Facility 
      Godsey, F. W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1989)
      Energy consumption and costs to operate an automotive technical training facility at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco have been significantly reduced through implementation of several energy conservation measures. This ...
    • Energy Conservation Program in Kuwait: A Local Perspective 
      Hajiah, A. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Energy Conservation Recommendations, Implementation Costs, and Projected Paybacks for Georgia's Targeted Schools and Hospitals Conservation Program 
      Brown, M. L.; Moore, D. M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      During the past year the Georgia Tech Research Institute performed technical assistance studies on over 100 school and hospital buildings under a program funded by the Governor's Office of Energy Resources. This program ...
    • Energy Consumption and Demand as Affected by Heat Pumps that Cool, Heat and Heat Domestic Water 
      Cawley, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1992-05)
      Products or systems that heat, cool and heat domestic water, which are also referred to as integrated systems, have been available for several years. The concept is simple and appeals to consumers. This paper presents ...
    • Energy Cost Reduction Measures Identified for Texas State Agencies 
      Grigg, T. J.; Verdict, M. E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1987)
      According t o energy auditors, state-owned facilities in Texas on the average consume over twice the energy of comparable facilities in the private sector. In 1984 and 1986 as part of the Texas Energy Cost Containment ...
    • Energy Data Collection and Metering in Texas State Agencies 
      Grigg, T. J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1988)
      The State of Texas is probably the largest utility consumer in Texas. Each year, more than 130 separate agencies purchase some form of energy (electricity, natural gas, steam, and hot or chilled water). Annual energy bills ...