Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing Partners

Chasar, David; Martin, Eric C.

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“…To our knowledge, few multifamily retrofit projects have been implemented in the Southeastern US, a hot-humid region where cooling demands dominate end-use energy consumption and can drive peak loads. Of those that we identified, researchers modeled energy savings without presenting any direct measurements of post-retrofit performance (Chasar and Martin 2013;McIlvaine et al 2013;Sutherland and Martin 2013). Results of this case study provide a general benchmark for expectations of actual measured savings from multifamily retrofits in hot-humid regions with similar energy demand profiles and housing stock (Baechler et al 2010).…”

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Multifamily energy-efficiency retrofit programs: a Florida case study

2015

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Multifamily buildings are an important target for efficiency improvements because of their energy savings potential and housing market share. Yet few multifamily retrofit projects have been completed in hot-humid regions and even fewer studies have measured and verified savings from such projects. Addressing this gap, the purpose of our research is to assess the impacts of energyefficiency upgrades to multifamily buildings in Orlando, FL. Specifically, we measure the firstyear electricity savings from retrofits to 232 units in four apartment complexes. Annual savings per unit averaged 2094 kWh (22 %) and ranged from 1700 kWh (18 %) to 3811 kWh (29 %) across complexes. Monthly savings ranged from 48 kWh (9.4 %) in December to 340 kWh (31 %) in August. From these core findings, we estimate that tenants in treatment units saved an average of $272 on their electric bills. We also find evidence to support a strategy of targeting upgrades to improve overall savings and program cost-effectiveness. Results are being used to guide development of a utility demand-side management program for multifamily property owners. Progress in this market requires additional pilot projects, access to utility data, reliable measurement and verification of savings, and innovative financing structures.

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Multifamily energy-efficiency retrofit programs: a Florida case study

2015

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Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4

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Roberts³

2016

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The work presented in this report does not represent performance of any product relative to regulated minimum efficiency requirements. The laboratory and/or field sites used for this work are not certified rating test facilities. The conditions and methods under which products were characterized for this work differ from standard rating conditions, as described. Because the methods and conditions differ, the reported results are not comparable to rated product performance and should only be used to estimate performance under the measured conditions. v Contents List of Figures .

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Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing Partners

Abstract: * Solar heat gain coefficient * *Cubic feet per minute *** Standard electric tank water heaters were used in one project totaling 90 units

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Multifamily energy-efficiency retrofit programs: a Florida case study

Multifamily energy-efficiency retrofit programs: a Florida case study

Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4

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