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End-Use Load and Consumer Assessment Program: Characterizing residential thermal performance from high resolution end-use data

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6199281· OSTI ID:6199281
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The Bonneville Power Administration (Bonneville) began the End-Use Load and Consumer Assessment Program (ELCAP) in 1983. Prior to beginning the ELCAP, there was an abundance of information regarding total power consumption for residential structures in the Pacific Northwest and limited information regarding power consumption by various end uses. The purpose of ELCAP is to collect actual end-use load data from both residential and commercial buildings in the region. This report presents the methodology used in several statistical modeling studies carried out on the ELCAP data between 1986 and 1989. These studies involve the thermal characterization of homes and comparisons of building techniques and conservation measures by residential and commercial consumers within the Bonneville service area of the Pacific Northwest. Each data gathering technique was successful in extracting a specific set of consumer-related energy use information. The analytical techniques used in these studies are compiled in this methodology report and are to be used in conjunction with Volume 2 -- Analysis. This should facilitate ease of reference use during future analyses. It is anticipated that the data gathered on participating consumers could potentially be used to aid in decisions regarding the management of the Northwest's electrical energy resources. 7 refs., 6 figs., 2 tabs.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/CE
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
6199281
Report Number(s):
PNL-7590-Vol.1; ON: DE91008602
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
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MATHEMATICAL MODELS
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MONTANA
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NORTH AMERICA
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REGRESSION ANALYSIS
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STATISTICAL MODELS
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