Technology assessment of residential energy conservation innovations. Final report
The desirability of selected technical innovations intended to reduce residential energy consumption is assessed. Specific modifications evaluated in the study were storm windows and doors, a furnace energy recovery device, and open - air - cycle air - conditioning for single family residences and townhouses, and double glazing and ventilation energy recovery for multifamily housing. Impact areas designated as variables in the assessment of these modifications were raw materials, energy, the environment, and economics. Energy consumption used to manufacture each modification was estimated, including fabrication, materials, processing, and transportation. The computer model for the data analysis employed the following inputs: projected saturation rates; material consumption; and energy, environmental, and economic data. Model outputs included changes in material and energy consumption, nationwide air effluents, and economic impact in terms of labor force, total output, and capital investment by industry. Over 30 final case projections were made for various rates of modification implementation and for testing changes in the energy savings attributable to them. Life - cycle impacts of the modifications explored in the case studies concerned evaluations of energy, economics, air emissions, and materials. Some life - cycle energy savings are provided by storm doors and windows, the furnace energy recovery device, double - glazed windows, and ventilation energy recovery. Poor energy resource conservation is characteristic of open - air - cycle air - conditioning and the modification is not cost effective. For each modification, conclusions and recommendations are presented concerning different levels of action to be taken by the Federal Government. A glossary is included, and further information on characteristics of the modification and the computer model is appended. Supporting data and illustrations are presented.
- Research Organization:
- Hittman Associates, Inc., Columbia, MD (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- H-2132R
- OSTI ID:
- 5395123
- Report Number(s):
- PB-300066
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
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FURNACES
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STORM WINDOWS
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320101* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Residential Buildings- (-1987)