Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 56 p.) : col. ill., col. map |
Series |
NREL/TP ; 5500-51102 |
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NREL/TP ; 5500-51102.
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Note |
Title from title screen (viewed on Aug. 7, 2012). |
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"April 2012." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 34). |
Type Of Report |
Technical report. |
Note |
"This report was prepared by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Center for Electricity, Resources, and Building Systems Integration." |
Summary |
Commercial retailers understand that retrofitting constant-speed RTU fan motors with stepped- or variable-speed alternatives could save significant energy in most U.S. climate zones. However, they lack supporting data, both real-world and simulation based, on the cost effectiveness and climate zone-specific energy savings associated with this measure. Thus, building managers and engineers have been unable to present a compelling business case for fan motor upgrades to upper management. This study uses whole-building energy simulation to estimate the energy impact of this type of measure so retailers can determine its economic feasibility. |
Funding |
DE-AC36-08GO28308 BEC7.1311 |
Subject |
Evaporative cooling -- Research.
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Air conditioning -- Energy conservation.
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Stores, Retail -- Energy conservation.
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Added Author |
Studer, Daniel.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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Gpo Item No. |
0430-P-03 (online) |
Sudoc No. |
E 9.16:NREL/TP-5500-51102 |
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