market transformation

Policy Strategies and Market Perspective of Personalized Environmental Control Systems

Submitted by on Tue, 01/14/2025 - 09:52

This session will begin with providing an overview of presence Personal Environmental Control Systems (PECS) related mention in various countries national codes and standards formulated by industry organizations. It will then articulate possible entry points for PECS in policy document such as building codes, health and safety code and voluntary building performance rating programs. Towards end, it will identify market barriers, market challenges and market opportunities that may aid widespread deployment of PECS.  

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.