December 31, 2025
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Demand Response in Residential Energy Code: Technical Brief

Abstract

This technical brief provides requirements for demand responsive thermostats and water heaters which could be incorporated into model residential energy codes. It provides background on the benefits of these devices, impacts on the cost of construction, and model code language that can be plugged into the IECC or adapted into other energy codes.

Published: December 31, 2025

Citation

Salcido V.R., Y. Chen, K.A. Cheslak, B.K. Taube, E.M. Franconi, M.I. Rosenberg, and M.W. Young. 2024. Demand Response in Residential Energy Code: Technical Brief Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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