June 21, 2023
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Expanded Energy Credits in Energy Codes: Technical Brief

Abstract

This technical brief provides additional energy efficiency measures that go beyond the current prescriptive commercial energy codes. It demonstrates relative savings for multiple measures and shows a base cost effective package by building type and climate zone. An advanced savings package is also shown. Potential building savings for the base package for different building types across climate zones range from 3.9% to 22% of building energy cost, while the advanced package building savings range from 8.4% to 44%. In addition to measure descriptions, this technical brief includes code language that can be adopted by local jurisdictions to implement these measures for new buildings.

Published: June 21, 2023

Citation

Hart R., J. McNeill, M.M. Tillou, C. Cejudo, C. Chandrasekharan Nambiar, H. Nagda, and D.E. Maddox, et al. 2021. Expanded Energy Credits in Energy Codes: Technical Brief Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.