Engineering analysis
In order to assess the benefits and impacts of setting standards for minimum efficiencies at different levels based on the seven criteria specified in Section 325 of Energy Policy and Conservation Act P.L. 94-163 and amended by the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, a technical and economic analysis was completed for each product type (refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, furnaces, boilers, clothes dryers, kitchen ranges and ovens, central and room air conditioners). The relationship between the cost of a consumer product and its efficiency (cost-efficiency curve) was estimated for each product class based on engineering analyses. The basis for these relationships is presented. Combinations of design improvements available on units currently offered for sale were used to generate cost-efficiency relationships that became inputs to other analyses of the impact of setting standards at various efficiency levels. In addition, estimates were made of the maximum technologically feasible energy efficiency level which could be achieved by 1986. These lvels were based on engineering analysis and no estimates were made of the cost of implementing these technologies. The general methodology used in making these estimates and the details of the analysis by product type are presented.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Buildings and Community Systems
- OSTI ID:
- 5189553
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/CS-0166
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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