Measuring retrofit savings for the Texas LoanSTAR program: Preliminary methodology and results

J. Kissock, David Clardige, Jeff Haberl, T. Reddy

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Abstract

This paper describes the preliminary methodology and models used to determine retrofit savings at eight university buildings which underwent energy conservation retrofits funded by the Texas LoanSTAR program. The development of empirical, temperature-dependent models of pre-retrofit chilled water, steam, and air handler electricity use is described. Plots of the pre-retrofit models and post-retrofit energy consumption are used to identify retrofits that are functioning properly and opportunities for increased savings. `Measured' retrofit savings are determined by subtracting measured post-retrofit consumption from the model predictions for the post-retrofit period. This procedure has `measured' retrofit savings of more than $420,000 within eleven months of the first retrofit being completed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication92 ASME JSES KSES Int Sol Energy Conf
PublisherPubl by ASME
Pages299-308
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0791807622
StatePublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes
Event1992 ASME-JSES-KSES International Solar Energy Conference Part 1 (of 2) - Maui, HI, USA
Duration: Apr 5 1992Apr 9 1992

Publication series

Name92 ASME JSES KSES Int Sol Energy Conf

Other

Other1992 ASME-JSES-KSES International Solar Energy Conference Part 1 (of 2)
CityMaui, HI, USA
Period4/5/924/9/92

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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