ASHRAE Standard 90--75: economic impact on selected industries and the design profession

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · ASHRAE J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7186140

Lentz, C

This is the final of three articles on the potential energy, economic, and institutional impacts of Standard 90--75. The articles are based upon a recently completed report for the Federal Energy Administration by Arthur D. Little, Inc., entitled, ''An Impact Assessment of ASHRAE Standard 90-75, Energy Conservation in New Building Design.'' Previous articles focused upon the standard's impact on building energy usage and economics and upon its potential impact on national energy demand. Any major change in the configuration, materials, or component equipment of buildings would be reflected as an impact upon one or more suppliers to the construction sector, and, in the case of Standard 90--75, these market impacts would occur within several industries. It is appropriate to classify the affected industries as either building materials suppliers (insulation, siding materials, flat glass, and window fabricators), building equipment manufacturers (electric lamps, lighting fixtures, gas and electric meters, and hot water heaters), or HVAC system manufacturers (both equipment and controls). The purpose here is to review the maximum potential loss or gain in annual market size within each of these industries based upon the full implementation and enforcement of 90 to 75 as an energy conservation standard for new construction only. In addition, some comments are offered on the impact of the standard on the design profession, specifically the design process and the industry's annual billings. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge, MA
• OSTI ID: 7186140
• Journal Information: ASHRAE J.; (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE J.; (United States) Vol. 18:6; ISSN ASHRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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