Abstract
To measure progress toward multi-year Building America research goals, cost and performance trade-offs are evaluated through a series of controlled field and laboratory experiments supported by energy analysis techniques that use test data to 'calibrate' energy simulation models. This report summarizes the guidelines for reporting such analytical results using the Building America ResearchBenchmark (Version 3.1) in studies that also include consideration of current Regional and Builder Standard Practice. Version 3.1 of the Benchmark is generally consistent with the 1999 Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Reference Home, with additions that allow evaluation of all home energy uses.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 151 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2004 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/TP-550-35567
Keywords
- benchmarking
- Building America
- DOE
- energy-efficient houses
- performance analysis procedures
- U.S. Department of Energy