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Author Torcellini, Paul A. (Paul Allen), 1964- author.

Title Plowing through the cost barrier: zero energy K-12 schools for less : preprint / Paul A. Torcellini, Nathaniel Allen, and Maureen McIntyre.

Publication Info. Golden, CO : National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2020.

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Description 1 online resource (14 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series NREL/CP ; 5500-77414
Conference paper (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)) ; 5500-77414.
Note "September 2020."
"Presented at the 2020 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 17-21,2020"--Cover.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 12-14).
Type Of Report Conference paper.
Funding Sponsored by National Renewable Energy Laboratory DE-AC36-08GO28308
Note Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (NREL, viewed on Feb. 21, 2023).
Summary There is a perception that zero energy K-12 schools cost more than conventional schools. Zero energy schools provide a number of unique benefits to school districts, students and staff, and communities. Among other things, a zero energy school requires far less energy to operate than a conventional school and uses on-site renewable energy systems to offset that reduced energy load. The money saved on energy can often be used to enhance educational programs. But does the extra value come at a premium? Research findings indicate that not only can zero energy schools be designed and built on conventional school budgets, they can cost less. In an integrated design and construction process, the cost of zero energy measures can be offset by, for example, downsizing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, reducing both life cycle and first costs. These findings are based on an examination of 88 zero energy or zero energy ready schools across the United States built during the last 15 years. The data collected on these schools include capital costs and the experiences of owners and design teams. The goal was to understand the perceived cost barrier, given that each building was built with a predetermined budget. The results will help future school stakeholders, program administrators, and design teams counter the perceived cost barriers. Successful strategies for achieving zero energy at no initial cost are presented. The lessons learned from existing zero energy schools can help transform the market such that all new schools can be zero energy.
Subject ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.
Schools -- Energy conservation -- United States.
School buildings -- Energy consumption -- United States.
Architecture and energy conservation -- United States.
Constructions scolaires -- Économies d'énergie -- États-Unis.
Constructions scolaires -- Consommation d'énergie -- États-Unis.
Architecture et économies d'énergie -- États-Unis.
Architecture and energy conservation
School buildings -- Energy consumption
Schools -- Energy conservation
United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
Indexed Term K-12
net zero energy
school
school costs
zero energy
zero net energy
Added Author Allen, Nathaniel, author.
McIntyre, Maureen, author.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.), issuing body.
Added Title Zero energy K-12 schools for less
Plowing through the cost barrier: zero energy kindergarten-12 schools for less : preprint
Standard No. 1669614 OSTI ID
0000-0002-2395-0303
Gpo Item No. 0430-P-04 (online)
Sudoc No. E 9.17:NREL/CP-5500-77414

 
    
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