Abstract

This paper describes the findings of a project performed for the New York State Research and Development Authority to determine the least cost path, using conventional approaches, toward achieving a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 90 (index of 50) or better in New York State homes. The study shows that savings of 50% above the Energy Conservation Code of New York State can be cost effectively achieved with currently available technologies and techniques.

For an additional mortgage payment of $37/month monthly energy bills can be reduced by $136, for a net savings of nearly $100/month. This is achieved by building a thermally efficient shell, using high efficiency mechanical systems and ENERGY STAR lights and appliances.

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Market Transformation: Taking Efficiency Mainstream

Utility Regulation, Strategies, and Policies

Residential Buildings: Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation

Visions of the Future: Big New Ideas for Energy Efficiency

Energy and Environmental Policy: Planning for Greater Impacts

Sustainable Communities: Systems Integration at the Community Scale

Residential Buildings: Technologies, Design, Performance Analysis, and Building Industry Trends

Commercial Buildings: Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation

Human and Social Dimensions of Energy Use: Trends and their Implications

Strategies for Appliances, Lighting, Electronics, and Miscellaneous End–Uses

Commercial Buildings: Technologies, Design, Performance Analysis, and Building Industry Trends