October 6, 2021
Report

National Cost-Effectiveness of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019

Abstract

The purpose of this analysis is to examine the cost-effectiveness of the 2019 edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 , which is developed by the ASHRAE Standard Standing Project Committee (SSPC) 90.1, and is the model energy standard for all commercial buildings and multifamily residential buildings over three floors. PNNL analyzed the cost-effectiveness of changes in Standard 90.1-2019, compared to the previous 90.1-2016 edition, as applied in commercial buildings across the United States. In reviewing proposed changes to Standard 90.1, the SSPC considers the cost-effectiveness of individual changes (addenda). Due to the continuous nature of the development process, however, ASHRAE does not evaluate the entire package of addenda from one edition of the standard to the next, which is of particular interest to adopting state and local governments. Providing states with an analysis of cost-effectiveness facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of the impacts associated with updated model energy codes, informs the state decision-making process and its authorities, and ultimately encourages greater adoption of updated of energy codes. This information also informs the development of future editions of Standard 90.1.

Published: October 6, 2021

Citation

Tyler M.T., R. Hart, Y. Xie, M.I. Rosenberg, M. Myer, M.A. Halverson, and C.A. Antonopoulos, et al. 2021. National Cost-Effectiveness of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019 Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.