Abstract American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/American Society of Heating and Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) Standard 62.1-2004 is a short but often misunderstood document outlining ventilation requirements intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) for new buildings or those with major renovations. Because of the rate-based nature of both procedures allowed for compliance, […]
Abstract This entry discusses the energy audit and assessment processes, including the analysis of utility data, walk-through assessments, detailed assessments, and the reporting of results. This article will also provide a brief history of energy auditing, as well as a look toward the future. INTRODUCTION Energy assessments are associated with energy conservation programs and energy […]