Comprehensive energy analysis: what it is or should be

Conference · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5385338

Jones, D H

A thorough physical examination of a building is necessary to recommend the best steps to take toward energy conservation. This paper discusses the identification and selection of Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECO's) which will maximize the owner's rate of return. 67 ECO's in four major categories were identified at the Hirschorn Museum. Computer simulations of the current conditions were validated. The savings to investment ratio (SIR) was computed for use as a selection criterion. An SIR greater than one means the investment is cost effective. Life Cycle Cost analysis of ECO groupings is accomplished to determine the economic viability. Individual ECO's should be packaged in such complementary groups so that interactive effects can be quantified and kept positive.

• Research Organization: Heery Energy Consultants Inc., Atlanta, GA
• OSTI ID: 5385338
• Report Number(s): CONF-830213-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Journal Volume: 10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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