Application of proactive behavioral techniques for the promotion of solar retrofit in condominiums: the Friars Village case study

Technical Report · Tue May 06 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6389456· OSTI ID:6389456

Mick, C.; Callahan, D.; Garcia, R.; Spielberg, F.; Mick, U.

The purpose of this project was to develop a program for marketing solar technology to the condominium market. As such, it was intended as a pilot study of retrofit solar water heating for multi-family residences. This objective was later expanded into developing a cooperative model with applicability to: residential housing (multi-family and single family high density); commercial buildings; retrofit and new construction; and water and space heating. An experimental program conducted in the Friars Village development in San Diego is described. The program provided residents with a structured approach to a solar analysis. It included: assessment of existing energy use; assessment of local attitudes concerning solar; review of local building codes affecting solar; analysis of the legal documents governing the condominium, selection of solar designers and contractors; solar system design alternatives; financing of systems; and other relevant information. Section II, provides background information on the development of the project and on the study site, Friars Village. Section III describes the original strategy for the project and the steps outlined to accomplish the goals set for the project. Section IV provides documentation for and results of the activities conducted during the course of the project. Section V provides some discussion of the lessons learned from the experience. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Applied Communication Research, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-77CS10210
• OSTI ID: 6389456
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/10210-T1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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