Energy efficiency programs

Measured performance of three types of energy program houses in two U.S cities

Submitted by on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 22:56

This paper examines two similar studies in Phoenix, Arizona and Houston, Texas that compared the actual energy performance of three classes of homes – ENERGY STAR®, Guaranteed Performance homes and Baseline homes (homes built using standard construction practices and local energy codes at a minimum). In addition to the specific questions of individual residential energy performance, the results illuminate the impact that energy efficiency programs have on the overall building marketplace.

Measured public benefits from energy efficient homes

Submitted by on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 22:47

The objective of this paper is to summarize results of two studies that compared Baseline, ENERGY STAR® and Guaranteed Performance homes co-located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA and determine if homes in these three groups could be distinguished from each other in terms of actual summer/cooling energy usage or homeowner satisfaction related to the HVAC systems. The summer/cooling energy use study surveyed 7,141 houses, of which 3,336 were Baseline homes, 2,979 were ENERGY STAR homes and 826 were Guaranteed Performance homes.