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ASHRAE 100 Users’ Guide
This guide is intended to be used in conjunction with ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 100-2018: Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings (Standard 100). Standard 100 is an ANSI approved standard that was co-sponsored by IES. The Standard applies to existing building and provides procedures and program essentials through improved energy efficiency and performance in existing buildings. The purpose…
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Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves Standard Evaluation
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with TRC Engineers, Inc. to evaluate NEEA’s participation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Commercial Pre-rinse Spray Valve (CPSV) standard rulemaking process that concluded in 2016. The Final Rule that amended efficiency standards for spray valves required compliance by January 2019. Conducted in the third and fourth quarters…
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2020 Luminaire Level Lighting Controls Incremental Cost Study
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) contracted with Energy Solutions to estimate the additional equipment and labor cost to install Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) compared to other options. The outcome of this annual study, conducted since 2017, enables NEEA to track cost trends and conduct cost-effectiveness analysis. The research team interviewed a total of…
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Luminaire Level Lighting Controls Replacement vs. Redesign Comparison Study
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) in conjunction with the University of Oregon’s Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory completed the Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) Replacement vs. Redesign Comparison Study in August 2020. LLLC systems have made significant advancements in recent years as a lighting solution that integrates daylight harvesting and occupancy sensing controls into…
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Condensing Rooftop Unit Field Study: Baseline and Final Report – 2018/2019 Heating Season
Condensing rooftop units (C-RTUs) have been identified as an efficient natural gas technology with energy savings potential in Northwest commercial buildings. C-RTUs face several challenges in becoming a widespread technology, including higher upfront cost, added complexity managing condensate, contractor unfamiliarity with the technology, and limited manufacturer offerings. To better understand these challenges and to evaluate…
Integrated Systems|Natural Gas