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U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Guide for energy efficiency in new commercial construction

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OSTI ID:5515018
Designing for efficient energy use in a new facility today could be a deciding factor for future business growth. This guide highlights energy-saving opportunities that exist today in plant siting, floor plans, building envelope and systems, HVAC, power, and energy management. Owners should work closely with their architects and engineers early in the conceptual design phase to analyze and budget energy needs before construction drawings are started. Corrections or retrofits at a later date are expensive to implement.
OSTI ID:
5515018
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English