Project Learning

Statewide Natural Gas and Electric Efficiency Carbon-saving Potential Study

This study will evaluate natural gas and electric demand-side management efficiency and carbon saving potential in Minnesota.

Date: March 13, 2017  |  Author: Mike Bull, Carl Nelson, Jenny Edwards, Dave Bohac, P.E., Christopher Plum  |  Category: Policy

Statewide Electric Utility Infrastructure Efficiency and Carbon Saving Potential Study

This study will quantify the potential in Minnesota for improving efficiency and reducing carbon emissions through electric utility infrastructure improvements.

Date: March 13, 2017  |  Author: Carl Nelson  |  Category: Policy

Advancing Electric Utility Infrastructure Opportunities

Explore advancing electric utility infrastructure efficiency opportunities in Minnesota through stakeholder engagement.

Date: March 13, 2017  |  Author: Carl Nelson, Mike Bull  |  Category: Policy

Minnesota Solar Pathways

This project undertakes stakeholder collaboration and technical analysis to support Minnesota’s deployment of solar electricity.

Date: December 15, 2016  |  Author: Mike Bull, Jenny Edwards  |  Category: Policy, Program Design, e21

Aerosol Sealing in Residential New Construction

This project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, will provide builders with procedures to easily and economically integrate aerosol sealing into standard construction practices.

Date: August 1, 2016  |  Author: Dave Bohac, P.E., Ben Schoenbauer  |  Category: Residential, Indoor Air Quality

Field Study of Intelligent, Networked, Retrofittable Water Controller

This study aims to validate the field performance, cost-effectiveness, direct energy savings, and demand side management capabilities of Sunnovations’ Aquanta smart water heater controller.

Date: January 1, 2016  |  Author: Ben Schoenbauer  |  Category: Residential

Reducing the Energy Cost of Effective Ventilation in Multi-Unit Buildings

Field research to assess multifamily ventilation systems; design retrofits; quantify the energy savings and ventilation improvements; and develop standardized screening, diagnostic, and retrofit protocols.

Date: March 21, 2015  |  Author: Dave Bohac, P.E., Jim Fitzgerald, Corrie Bastian, Kirk Kolehma  |  Category: Indoor Air Quality, Multifamily

Retrocommissioning of Condensing Boilers

Increasing boiler efficiency through development of a new programmatic approach for installation and retrocommissioning of high-efficiency condensing residential boilers

Date: January 1, 2015  |  Author: Rebecca Olson, Ben Schoenbauer, Pat Huelman  |  Category: Residential

Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Field Assessment

This study will assess the efficiency of the newest generation of cold climate air source heat pump technologies to help determine whether they should be included in utility efficiency programs.

Date: January 1, 2015  |  Author: Ben Schoenbauer, Dave Bohac, P.E., Martin Kushler  |  Category: Residential

Field Study of a Moisture and Heat Transfer Furnace Retrofit Device

This study will evaluate the actual savings, establish implementation protocols, and demonstrate non-energy benefits of transport membrane humidifier technology in single family homes.

Date: January 1, 2015  |  Author: Josh Quinnell, Ph.D., Dave Bohac, P.E., Dexin Wang  |  Category: Residential