Overview of existing residential energy-efficiency rating systems and measuring tools

Technical Report · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6727917· OSTI ID:6727917

Hendrickson, P L; Garrett-Price, B A; Williams, T A

Three categories of rating systems/tools were identified: prescriptive, calculational, and performance. Prescriptive systems include rating systems that assign points to various conservation features. Most systems that have been implemented to date have been prescriptive systems. The vast majority of these are investor-owned utility programs affiliated with the National Energy Watch program of the Edison Electric Institute. The calculational category includes computational tools that can be used to estimate energy consumption. This estimate could then be transformed, probably by indexing, into a rating. The available computational tools range from very simple to complex tools requiring use of a main-frame computer. Performance systems refer to residential energy-efficiency ratings that are based on past fuel consumption of a home. There are few of these systems. For each identified system/tool, the name, address, and telephone number of the developer is included. In addition, relevant publications discussing the system/tool are cited. The extent of field validation/verification of individual systems and tools is discussed. In general, there has been little validation/verification done. A bibliography of literature relevant to the use and implementation of a home energy rating system is also included.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6727917
• Report Number(s): PNL-4359; ON: DE83003148
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
EVALUATION
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
CALCULATION METHODS
COMPUTER CODES
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
PUBLIC UTILITIES
VALIDATION
BUILDINGS
DOCUMENT TYPES
EFFICIENCY
TESTING
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Consumption
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291000 - Energy Planning & Policy- Conservation