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Title: Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, and IEQ: Challenges and Opportunities for ASHRAE

Journal Article · · ASHRAE Journal
OSTI ID:962712

In the U.S, buildings consume approximately 39percent of primary energy, including 70percent of electricity [1]. Buildings are responsible for approximately 38percent of U. S. carbon dioxide emissions [1]. The process of HVAC, for maintaining acceptable indoor environmental quality (IEQ), consumes 37percent of the energy used in buildings [1].

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Environmental Energy Technologies Division
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
962712
Report Number(s):
LBNL-2036E; ASHRAA; TRN: US200916%%347
Journal Information:
ASHRAE Journal, Vol. 51, Issue 6; Related Information: Journal Publication Date: June 2009; ISSN 0001-2491
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English