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JUST ENOUGH AIR: Efficient Pneumatic Conveying No. 2
In March 1999, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance) funded an initiative called “Just Enough Air: Efficient Pneumatic Conveying” (JEA). The initiative’s objective was to increase the energy efficiency of industrial low-pressure pneumatic conveying systems (PCS), with an initial focus on the secondary wood products industry. In August 2002, the Alliance contracted with Currents…
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Final Report Assessment of the Commercial Building Stock in the Pacific Northwest
This report characterizes the commercial building stock in the Pacific Northwest. Jointly sponsored by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Alliance), Bonneville Power Administration, the Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO), and Puget Sound Energy, the study was intended to (1) update the results of several recent surveys of the nonresidential sector in the region, and (2)…
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Non-Intrusive Motor Efficiency Estimators
In order to be useful in assisting decisions of replacement of electric motors in industry, efficiency instrumentation is required that must be of “acceptable” accuracy and non-intrusive operation. This study has examined the state-of-the-art in instruments to meet these requirements.
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Drive Power Initiative Market Progress Evaluation Report #5
This report comprises the fifth Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) on the Initiative and covers the period from June 2002 through June 2003. The following provides an overview of Initiative activities, market effects, and recommendations. These items are also summarized in a more compact form in Table 9 in the main report.
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Building Commissioning Association, Report No. 1
This report presents the results of Quantum Consulting’s (QC’s) evaluation of the Building Commissioning Association (BCA) through November 2003.
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Energy Ideas Clearinghouse No. 5
Since 1990, the Energy Ideas Clearinghouse (EIC or Clearinghouse) has served energy professionals in the Pacific Northwest by providing fast, centralized access to comprehensive and objective information and technical assistance on energy-related topics.
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Local Government Association Report #4
Each state in the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Alliance) territory has a Local Government Association (LGA) that provides information and works on issues of interest to its member governments. The LGAs’ strong, long-term relationships with their members puts them in a unique position to influence attitudes and actions regarding energy efficiency.
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Performance Tested Comfort Systems / Climate Crafters Report No. 1
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance) is a non-profit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups, and industry representatives committed to bringing affordable energy efficiency products and services to the marketplace.
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Third Market Progress Evaluation Report for the MagnaDrive Adjustable Speed Drive
This Market Progress Evaluation Report (MPER) is the third of three progress reports prepared by Quantec over the course of this assignment. It covers research and analysis conducted between July and December 2002.
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LED Lighting Technologies and Potential for NearTerm Applications
Light emitting diode (LED) based exit signs and traffic signals have fulfilled their promise of an energy-efficient, long-lasting, compact, and low-maintenance light source in real-world commercial and industrial applications by saving millions of kilowatt-hours of electricity and thousands of maintenance hours. While a number of technological and economic challenges have combined to limit the availability…
Commercial Buildings