ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings
* Even years, beginning in 1980, are ACEEE's Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.
* Odd years, beginning in 1995, are ACEEE's Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry.Browse ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings
1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 11
William W. Hill, Center for Energy Research/Education/Service, Ball State University• • •
While there is no convincing technical basis for current code requirements for crawl space ventilation, most codes still require operable vents and the practice is well established among builders and architects. While the evidence against venting is compelling to many if not most in the research...1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 12
Marc A. Hoeschele, Mark J. Berman, Davis Energy Group; Lance E. Elberling, Marshall B. Hunt, Pacific Gas and Electric Company• • •
Residential air conditioning is a load that many utilities love to hate since it often represents a low load factor as well as a small source of total utility revenue. Performance of typical air-cooled condensing units degrades significantly as outdoor temperatures rise, resulting in higher...1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 13
Steven Konopacki, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Hashem Akbari, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Danny Parker, Florida Solar Energy Center• • •
This paper summarizes a comparative analysis of the impact of roof surface solar absorptance and attic insulation on simulated residential annual cooling and heating energy use in sixteen sunbelt climates. The buildings are single-story, single-family, new construction residences with either a gas...1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 14
Jim Lutz, Camilla Dunham Whitehead, Alex Lekov, Greg Rosenquist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; David Winiarski, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory• • •
Energy analysts need a method to quickly and reliably estimate residential water heater energy consumption. The Water Heater Analysis Model (WHAM) is a simple energy equation that accounts for a variety of operating conditions and water heater characteristics when calculating energy consumption....1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 15
Alan Meier, Wolfgang Huber, Karen Rosen, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory• • •
In this study we examine some specific opportunities to reduce standby losses in electronic appliances. A review of power consumption levels for the major components responsible for standby functions indicates that nearly all standby functions can be performed with a total appliance standby power...1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 16
C. Leon Neal, Advanced Energy Corporation• • •
SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings of centml air conditioners and heat pumps are being used increasingly for marketing purposes, accelerating demand for engineering “high SEER ratings.” The rating system, based on standardized laboratory tests, is used to compare two...1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 17
Thomas Olofsson, Staffan Andersson, Ronny Üstin, Umea University• • •
The energy consumption in residential buildings is determined by both technical features and the occupants' behavior. The quantification of the occupantsí contribution to the energy use is generally based on models that can be difficult to collect or only loosely associated to the...1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 18
Larry Palmiter, Paul W. Francisco, Ecotope Inc.• • •
Due to the efficiency of compressors, heat pumps are typically thought to be much more efficient than electric furnaces. However, duct losses can largely compromise this higher efficiency. Because heat pumps operating in compressor mode supply air at a lower temperature than furnaces, duct losses...1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 19
D.S. Parker, J.R. Sherwin, J.K. Sonne, S.F. Barkaszi, D.B. Floyd, C.R. Withers, Florida Solar Energy Center• • •
Simulation analysis suggests that electricity consumption can be reduced up to 409i0 in existing Florida homes. To test this theory, an all-electric home was located in Miami, Florida upon which to perform a variety of retrofits. The total annual electricity consumption in the one year base-line...1998 ACEEE Summer Study Proceedings PaperPanel 1, Paper 20
George Peterson, John Proctor, Proctor Engineering• • •
The diversified demand of residential air conditioners (ACS) is significantly effected by occupant control behavior and system sizing. Consideration of these effects is necessary to properly calculate the impact of program measures and allocate utility demand management resources. Field monitoring...