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Title: Analysis of Potential Benefits and Costs of Updating the Commercial Building Energy Code in North Dakota

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/963251· OSTI ID:963251

The state of North Dakota is considering updating its commercial building energy code. This report evaluates the potential costs and benefits to North Dakota residents from updating and requiring compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001. Both qualitative and quantitative benefits and costs are assessed in the analysis. Energy and economic impacts are estimated using the Building Loads Analysis and System Thermodynamics (BLAST simulation combined with a Life-cycle Cost (LCC) approach to assess correspodning economic costs and benefits.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
963251
Report Number(s):
PNNL-14637; BT0703000; TRN: US200917%%497
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English