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Methodology for energy impact analysis of urban development projects: technical guide

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5773129

The Guide provides a logically ordered review of components and steps necessary for implementation of an energy impact analysis process for large urban projects. Chapter 2 summarizes alternate methods for energy analysis of proposed buildings within a project site and details a recommended Energy Index Multiplier method satisfying the following: applicability to a variety of building types; capability of early application; reasonable accuracy of results; and flexibility for standards comparison. Chapter 3 summarizes alternate methods for community energy analysis and details a recommended approach based on the BNL Energy-Land Use Model. Chapter 4 presents procedures for combining site and community analyses into a rational energy impact analysis and summarizes results of one preliminary application of the process. Chapter 5 discusses several specific options and opportunities for local governments to implement results and findings from an energy impact analysis. (MCW)

Research Organization:
Chicago, City of, IL (USA); Public Technology, Inc., Washington, DC (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-78IR05106
OSTI ID:
5773129
Report Number(s):
DOE/IR/05106-T49; ON: DE82000114
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English