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  • RBSA II UA and Total Heat Loss Methodology

    This memo outlines Cadmus’ proposed method to update UA values and total heat-loss estimates for the RBSA II. These updated methods add several elements for consistency with RBSA I and incorporate Regional Technical Forum standard practices, NREL Efficiency Measure Database and Super Good Cents load calculations, including heat loss through building assembly layers and components.

    Regional Studies|Residential|Residential Buildings
  • RBSA II Technical Memo

    This document provides the analysis and results from The Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA’s) assessment of the Second Residential Building Stock Assessment (RBSA II) sampling and weighting approach and presents new weights that can be used with the RBSA II database to calculate regional housing stock characteristics. 

    Regional Studies|Residential|Residential Buildings
  • RBSA II Closeout QC Process

    Cadmus staff performed quality control checks on the revised RBSA II deliverables data, tables, reports, and code. The following summarize the process used to confirm accuracy of the RBSA II updated deliverables. 

    Regional Studies|Residential|Residential Buildings
  • RBSA II Update Memo

    This memo details some issues that were found in the most recent Residential Building Stock Assessment (RBSA II) data, and what is being done to remediate these issues

    Regional Studies|Residential|Residential Buildings
  • Northwest Heat Pump Water Heater Initiative: Market Progress Evaluation Report #4

    In September, NEEA published the fourth Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) of its Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) program. By reviewing sales and pricing data, and through feedback from distributers, installers and recent purchasers, a third-party evaluator found: Additionally, a broad range of installers reported that customers followed their HPWH recommendations 30-50% of the time…

    Heating and Cooling|Residential|Residential Buildings|Technology
  • Northwest Ductless Heat Pump Initiative: Market Progress Evaluation #7

    NEEA contracted with Cadmus to complete the 7th Market Progress Evaluation (MPER) for the Ductless Heat Pump (DHP) initiative. This report presents the findings of research conducted between January and July 2018. The focus of this MPER was to improve understanding about consumer awareness and installer and consumer perspectives on DHP pricing. Key research activities included…

    Heating and Cooling|Regional Studies|Residential|Residential Buildings
  • RBSA II – Field Data Collection Form

    This tool is meant to provide insight into the data points captured during the RBSA. Each worksheet has three columns:

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  • Print Version RBSA Multifamily Homes

    Print Version RBSA Multifamily Homes

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  • Print Version RBSA Manufactured Homes

    Print Version RBSA Manufactured Homes

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  • RBSA II Combined Database

    This data is from the Residential Building Stock Assessment (RBSA) conducted in 2016-17. It includes a representative sample of single-family, Multi-family and manufactured homes gathered across the Northwest region. Whenever possible, data was collected in a similar manner as the 2011 – 2012 assessment to ensure continuity and comparability between the studies.

    Regional Studies|Residential|Residential Buildings

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